Southwest Freight Inc
USDOT 225540MC-151053USDOT activeAuthority active· Houston, TX
Southwest Freight Inc (USDOT 225540) runs 39 power units and 23 drivers based in Houston, TX, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-151053. The earliest grant on file is from October 1980, 46 years ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Rli Insurance Company. 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-151053 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability |
| MC-146826 | Motor carrier of property | Inactive | $1,000,000 liability | — |
Earliest grant on file: Oct 30, 1980 (46 years ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Rli Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2020 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | MC-146826 | Administrative status adjustment · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 24, 2015 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 24, 2015 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 6, 2015 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 6, 2015 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 1, 2013 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 1, 2013 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 5, 2013 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 5, 2013 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 10, 2012 | MC-146826 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 28, 2011 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 2, 2011 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 22, 2010 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 2, 2010 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 27, 2009 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 2, 2009 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 28, 2008 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 4, 2008 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 14, 2005 | MC-146826 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 12, 2005 | MC-146826 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 1, 2004 | MC-146826 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Feb 27, 2004 | MC-146826 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Apr 19, 2001 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 12, 2001 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 17, 1996 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 28, 1996 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 14, 1994 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 14, 1994 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 1, 1994 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 1, 1994 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 7, 1993 | MC-151053 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 7, 1993 | MC-151053 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 2, 1992 | MC-151053 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 20, 1991 | MC-151053 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 1, 1991 | MC-151053 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 22, 1984 | MC-151053 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 22, 1980 | MC-151053 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 30, 1980 | MC-146826 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-146826 | Contract | Aug 6, 2012 | Sep 10, 2012 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-146826 | Contract | Nov 8, 2005 | Dec 12, 2005 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 225540 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC and docket numbers | MC-146826, MC-151053 |
| Legal name | Southwest Freight Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Houston, Texas 77078 |
| USDOT added | Dec 1, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Jan 7, 2010 |
| Hazardous materials | Yes |
Fleet
| Power units | 39 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 39 |
| Drivers | 23 · 23 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 958,739 · 2023 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Household goods, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Intermodal containers, Oilfield equipment, Chemicals, Beverages, Construction
Other records
- 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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