Canal Transportation LLC

Doing business as Canal Cartage

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · InterstateHazmat

USDOT282131
MC276209
MC192935
LocationHouston, TX
Phone(713) 672-1779
Fleet199 power units · 199 drivers

Canal Transportation LLC (USDOT 282131, MC-276209) is an interstate motor carrier based in Houston, Texas with 199 power units and 199 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 11, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-276209Carrier Liability insurance$1,000,000 on fileRequired: $750,000 · as of May 2026 Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Feb 19, 2010 Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated May 14, 2024More than 24 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)On file1 Hour Process Agents LLC

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 11, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-276209	Common carrierContract carrier	Active
MC-192935	Common carrierContract carrier	Inactive

First granted on October 3, 1986 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	Obsidian Insurance Company	$1,000,000	Apr 30, 2025

Insurance history: 31 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Form 82	Protective Insurance Co.	Jan 31, 2025	Apr 30, 2025	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	National Interstate Insurance Company	Jun 18, 2024	Jan 31, 2025	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	National Interstate Insurance Company	Feb 1, 2019	Jul 24, 2024	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Sep 1, 2014	Feb 1, 2019	Replaced
Cargo	Hartford Fire Insurance Company	Dec 31, 2010	Jul 24, 2024	Namechg
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Dec 31, 2010	Sep 1, 2014	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Transportation Insurance Co.	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010	Replaced
Cargo	Transportation Insurance Co.	Dec 31, 2009	Jan 19, 2011	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Continental Casualty Co.	May 15, 2007	Dec 31, 2009	Replaced
Cargo	Continental Casualty Co.	Aug 18, 2005	Jan 29, 2010	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Continental Casualty Company	Jun 8, 2005	May 15, 2007	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Continental Casualty Co.	Jan 31, 2005	Jun 8, 2005	Cancel
Cargo	Continental Casualty Co.	Sep 1, 2003	Aug 18, 2005	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Continental Casualty Co.	Jun 18, 2003	Jan 31, 2005	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.	Dec 13, 2002	Jun 18, 2003	Cancel
Cargo	Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.	Nov 1, 2002	Sep 1, 2003	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.	Jun 18, 2002	Dec 18, 2002	Namechg
Cargo	Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.	Jun 18, 2002	Oct 8, 2002	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.	Jul 1, 2001	Jun 18, 2002	Cancel
Cargo	Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.	Jul 1, 2001	Jun 18, 2002	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Wausau Business Insurance Company	Jul 1, 2000	Jul 1, 2001	Cancel
Cargo	First National Insurance Company of Am	Jul 1, 1999	Aug 2, 2001	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Caliber One Indemnity Company	Jul 1, 1999	Jul 1, 2000	Replaced
Cargo	Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.	Jul 1, 1998	Jan 1, 1998	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Stonington Insurance Company	Jan 1, 1998	Jan 1, 1998	Replaced
Cargo	Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.	Jan 1, 1998	Jul 1, 1999	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Liberty Insurance Corporation	Jan 1, 1996	Jan 1, 1998	Replaced
Cargo	Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.	Jan 1, 1996	Mar 26, 1998	Cancel
Cargo	Onebeacon America Insurance Company	Jul 14, 1994	Feb 5, 1996	Cancel
Cargo	Onebeacon America Insurance Company	Mar 17, 1994	Nov 28, 1994	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Ranger Ins. Co./Fairmont Specialty Ins. Co.	Mar 17, 1994	Jan 1, 1996	Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

1 Hour Process Agents LLC, Genoa, OH

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

17
Inspections: 0.0%
Driver out-of-service: 17.6%
Vehicle out-of-service: 0
Crashes

Inspected most often in: Texas (17).

Most recent inspection on file: April 9, 2025.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated February 19, 2010)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

June 21, 2024Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 20, 2024
November 21, 2005Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 8, 2009
July 22, 2005Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on July 28, 2005
November 4, 2002Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 20, 2002
April 21, 1998Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on May 12, 1998
August 7, 1994Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on September 20, 1994
June 14, 1994Granted — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority
February 15, 1990Granted — Contract carrier authorityTransferred on May 9, 1994

Show 3 earlier events

February 12, 1990Granted — Common carrier authorityTransferred on May 9, 1994
March 13, 1989Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 31, 1989
October 3, 1986Granted — Common carrier authorityRevoked on December 29, 1994

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated May 14, 2024

Power units: 199
Trucks: 199
Trailers owned: 1,450
Drivers: 199
CDL drivers: 199
Interstate drivers: 199
Miles traveled: 8,070,700 (2023)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: Yes
USDOT registered: November 13, 1986
Address: 11643a Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77013
Phone (registered with FMCSA): (713) 672-1779

Cargo carried

General freight
Logs, poles, beams, lumber
Liquids / gases
Intermodal containers
Oilfield equipment
Chemicals
Paper products
Container cargo

Key facts

USDOT number 282131 was registered on November 13, 1986.
Operating authority MC-276209 was first granted on October 3, 1986.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on May 14, 2024.
It reported 8,070,700 vehicle miles traveled in 2023.
One insurance filing is on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Obsidian Insurance Company.
It had 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 11 inspections recorded no violations.
Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on February 19, 2010.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with 1 Hour Process Agents LLC.

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