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Canal Cartage
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Canal Cartage

Interstate carrier in Houston, Texas · Legal name: Canal Transportation LLC

Houston, TX 77013 Since 1986 USDOT 282131 MC276209
  • General Freight
  • Paper Products
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Liquids and Gases

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Compliance standing for USDOT 282131

1 of 3 items needs the owner's attention
  • MCS-150 filing Last filed May 2024, outside the 2-year FMCSA window
  • Safety rating Satisfactory
  • Operating authority MC276209

The last MCS-150 filing on record here is from May 2024. FMCSA requires an update at least every two years, and an out-of-date filing can lead to deactivation of USDOT 282131.

Company overview

Awaiting owner confirmation
USDOT number
282131
Operating authority
MC276209
Operation type
Interstate
Carrier classification
Authorized For Hire
Power units
199
Trucks / tractors
199
Drivers
199
CDL drivers
199
Hazmat
Yes
Annual mileage reported
8,070,700 (2023)
USDOT registered since
1986
Last MCS-150 filing
May 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory (February 2010)

Built from public registration records.

Cargo and services

General Freight; Paper Products; Intermodal Containers; Chemicals; Liquids and Gases; Oilfield Equipment; Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber

DOT compliance requirements for Canal Cartage

Based on this carrier's registration profile, these federal requirements apply:

USDOT registration and MCS-150 biennial update

Every registered carrier must keep its MCS-150 filing current and update it at least every two years. Missing the biennial update window can deactivate USDOT number 282131. Check this company's MCS-150 deadline

Driver qualification files

With 199 drivers on record, this carrier must maintain a complete DQ file for each driver: applications, MVRs, medical certificates and road test records. DQ file services

Drug & Alcohol testing and FMCSA Clearinghouse

Carriers with CDL drivers (199 reported) must run a compliant DOT drug and alcohol testing program and complete annual Clearinghouse queries for every driver. Clearinghouse services

Hazardous materials compliance

This carrier is flagged for hazardous materials. That adds hazmat registration, placarding, security planning and driver training requirements on top of standard rules. Hazmat compliance help

Hours of service and ELD

As an interstate operation, drivers are subject to federal hours-of-service limits and, in most cases, electronic logging device requirements. ELD & HOS support

Vehicle maintenance files and annual inspections

With 199 power units, each vehicle needs systematic maintenance records and a documented annual DOT inspection. Fleet maintenance compliance

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