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65/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Cat-Spec LTD
DOT 1163273 · La Porte, TX
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Cat-Spec LTD (DOT 1163273) is a Texas-based interstate carrier headquartered in La Porte, TX. As of June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 5 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; elevated vehicle out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Cat-Spec LTD
DOT Number1163273
MC Number—
Street225 SOUTH 16TH STREET
City / StateLa Porte, TX 77571
Phone2818671125
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age22 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed04/11/2025
Company officerJoe Durham
Power units124
Total drivers95
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
Active
Active
OOS rate 27.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
124
Fleet
Drivers
95
Total
Inspections
63
On record
Crashes
2
On record
OOS Rate
27.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
22 yr 9 mo
Since 2003
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
63 insp (100%)· 6 viol
Unsafe Driving
63 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Driver Fitness
63 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
63 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
54 insp (86%)· 21 viol
Inspection History
63 total · OOS rate 27.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/31/2025TNI00Pass
1/31/2026WAIII00Pass
8/31/2024NMI00Pass
10/30/2024LAI00Pass
9/29/2025MSIII10OOS
8/29/2025TXI00Pass
8/29/2025TXI00Pass
9/27/2024KSI00Pass
5/26/2025KYI01OOS
3/26/2025WAIII00Pass
Crash History
2 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—LA00Y
—UT00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
225 SOUTH 16TH STREET, La Porte, TX, 77571 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2003
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cat-Spec LTD authorized to operate?

Cat-Spec LTD's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Cat-Spec LTD's safety record?

Cat-Spec LTD has 63 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 27.0%. Crash history shows 2 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Cat-Spec LTD operate?

Cat-Spec LTD operates 124 power units with approximately 95 drivers.

Is Cat-Spec LTD insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Cat-Spec LTD had any risk indicators?

Cat-Spec LTD has a risk score of 65/100 (High Risk) with 5 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Cat-Spec LTD?

Cat-Spec LTD's DOT number is 1163273. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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