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Carrier profile · USDOT 1942140 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Murray Couch

DBA Texas Auto Crushers · Porter, TX · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2009
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesScrap Metal
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (281) 668-8323
4
Power units
4
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
240K
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
79
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 80.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. 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 rates4/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
80.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 2.08 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesScrap Metal
Annual mileage
240,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1942140
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Murray Couch
DBA
Texas Auto Crushers
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 22, 2009
Last MCS-150
Jul 24, 2023
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
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 Murray Couch's USDOT number?

Murray Couch's USDOT number is 1942140.

Is Murray Couch authorized to operate?

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

What is Murray Couch's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 80.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Murray Couch's fleet?

4 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 24, 2023.

Where is Murray Couch located?

Murray Couch is located at 20330 S Hillcrest Dr, Porter, TX, 77365. Phone: (281) 668-8323.

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