For Shippers & Dispatchers

Legal entity & operating authority

Legal name: Centex Transport Co., LLC
USDOT#: 4451038
MC#: 1754017
Role: Owner-operator for-hire motor carrier — we operate our equipment; we are not a freight broker.

Verify authority anytime on the FMCSA SAFER carrier snapshot for USDOT 4451038 (opens in a new tab).

Equipment summary

Motor carrier equipment (for RFPs and onboarding)
Mode	Configuration	Typical use
Heavy hotshot / gooseneck	Ram 3500 dually, 40′ gooseneck flatbed, megaramps	Freight and equipment to 17,500 lbs; flatbed / hotshot Austin
Tilt-deck	Chevy 1500, 20′ tilt-deck, winch	Vehicles, ATVs, light equipment
Fifth-wheel tow-away	Dually, fifth-wheel hitch	Fifth-wheel & camper relocations

Service footprint and typical lanes: Central Texas hotshot service area (including I-35 and Austin metro).

Procurement & safety FAQs

What should I put in our TMS or carrier master record?

Use the legal name, USDOT, MC, and phone above; link to this page or https://centex.us/ as the carrier website. Verify authority on FMCSA SAFER before the first load.

Do you operate as a broker or dispatch service?

No. We are a for-hire motor carrier operating our own equipment. See direct carrier vs broker.

Who answers the phone for tracking?

The operator or a direct team member—not a third-party call center. For booking steps, see how to book.

Certificate of insurance (COI)

When you are ready to book or onboard us as a vendor, text or call (737) 419-8485 and include:

Certificate holder — legal entity name and full mailing address
Whether you need additional insured or special wording (tell us your template)
RMIS / insurance portal contact or invite, if your compliance team uses one
Load or lane context if the COI is tied to a specific job

We carry cargo and auto liability as an FMCSA-authorized carrier; coverage details appear on the COI we issue.

W-9 & AP onboarding

If accounts payable needs a W-9 or vendor packet, mention it when you book or email your request — we will align paperwork before or right after the first load, consistent with how your team onboards carriers.

How do I reach Centex for a load?

Fastest: text Hotshot to (737) 419-8485 or call. You reach the operator, not a broker call center. For structured load details from a desktop, use the quote template on our homepage (copy or text).

For a pre-filled email draft (you enter the recipient in your mail app), use open load request in email — SMS and phone remain the fastest for same-day moves.