TRANS-STATES EXPRESS INC

DOT 238162 MC 164776 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
43 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 4.65% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
14 units

Drivers: 14

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

7750 REINHOLD DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45237

Phone Number

(513) 679-7100

Mailing Address

7750 REINHOLD DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45237

Cell Phone

(513) 679-7100

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(513) 821-0230

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
43 years

Contract Carrier

Active
41 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

Inactive
35 yrs, 9 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-01-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-01-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2002-02-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-06-13 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1994-03-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1991-06-28 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1990-04-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1990-02-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1990-02-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1985-01-31 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-07-25 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA-ZQ3966 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2002-01-24 Cargo MZI 97903142 N/A FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2021-03-01 BIPD/Primary MF-005005 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2023-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-01-24 BIPD/Primary MF000114 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2018-07-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-01-24 BIPD/Primary PIA08364801 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2017-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-02-07 BIPD/Primary CSP 3 623 538 $750,000 WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. 2016-01-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-01-24 BIPD/Primary CSP 3 623 538 $750,000 WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. 2008-03-08 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-03-01 BIPD/Primary TPU3035460 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2007-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-24 CARGO MXI97903142 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2002-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-24 CARGO MXI97903142-CINN $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMP… 2002-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-24 CARGO MXI97903142 -- CINN $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2002-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-24 BIPD/Primary TPU3035460 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-01-24 BIPD/Primary GA0677114-01 $750,000 GULF INSURANCE CO. 2002-01-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-01-24 BIPD/Primary 9PA99 $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2001-01-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-01-24 CARGO PST306355 $750,000 ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM… 2002-01-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-04-27 BIPD/Primary AT2-181-006 006-01 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 1998-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-04-27 CARGO K0118100600602 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1998-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-01-24 BIPD/Primary AT2-181-006006-01 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 1996-04-28 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1996-01-24 CARGO KO118100600602 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1996-04-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-01-24 BIPD/Primary AT2 181 05328701 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 1996-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-01-24 CARGO KO1-181-053287-01 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 1996-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1990-10-02 SURETY KO1826359 $750,000 THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORT… 2001-06-29 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

4.65%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

43 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

10 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 43 Last inspection: Mar 24, 2026 Total crashes: 61

FMCSA Inspection Records (43 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Mar 24, 2026

1926000124

1 viol.
Level 1 US FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Feb 17, 2026

1683000142

1 viol.
Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Feb 5, 2026

3291000441

Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Nov 14, 2025

CV41884137

Level 3 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Sep 29, 2025

B312527227

1 viol.
Level 3 PA FRHT 3AKJGLDR...

Aug 8, 2025

3266000589

Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Jul 23, 2025

3270001023

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Jul 16, 2025

3270000992

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6CG...

Jun 2, 2025

8283009134

Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 15, 2025

1808000352

1 viol.
Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Mar 20, 2025

9466000018

1 viol.
Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Mar 9, 2025

0S14203916

1 viol.
Level 2 KY FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Feb 10, 2025

3234000266

1 viol.
Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Feb 4, 2025

3265000206

Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Dec 23, 2024

3244000197

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...
Total Inspections

43

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

43

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (61 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jul 12, 2025

OH • OH0255127735

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 6, 2024

OH • OH0243156754

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 3, 2023

GA • GA0009216011

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 26, 2021

KY • KY0072663476

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 13, 2020

OH • OH0203115246

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 2020

NJ • NJ0020108926

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 9, 2019

KY • KY0072393923

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 3, 2019

IN • IN0903347462

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 10, 2018

IL • ILX001256606

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 10, 2017

KY • KY0072111240

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 3, 2017

IN • IN0902954897

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 1, 2017

OH • OH0176029040

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2017

TN • TN0101566617

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 27, 2016

NJ • NJ0016336803

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 13, 2016

VA • VA0162875360

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

39

Total Crashes

61

View all 61 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

9

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

43
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

14
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

14

5 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

14

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 9
Driver Inspections

10

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 5
Intrastate (>100 mi): 9
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

14

Power Units

14

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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