Carrier profile · USDOT 1677700 · MC616642 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Instigator Inc

DBA Instigator Trailers · Friendswood, TX · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2007
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesOilfield Equipment
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
19 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC616642
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesOilfield Equipment
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1677700
MC / docket
MC-616642
Legal name
Instigator Inc
DBA
Instigator Trailers
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Aug 15, 2007
Last MCS-150
Aug 15, 2007
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Instigator Inc's USDOT number?

Instigator Inc's USDOT number is 1677700 and its docket number is MC616642.

Is Instigator Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Instigator Inc's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Instigator Inc's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 15, 2007.

Where is Instigator Inc located?

Instigator Inc is located at 17144 Blackhawk Blvd, Friendswood, TX, 77546. Phone: (832) 257-4764.

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