Tbs Express Inc

Interstate
(3 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Dubuque, IA 52001
USDOT
3671108
Docket
MC1273029

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.7
Communication
9.7
Timeliness
9.7

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
3
On Time Delivery
3
Consistent Tracking
3
Strong Dispatcher Communication
3
Strong Driver Communication
3
Easy to Work With
3
Friendly
2
Easy to Onboard
2
Clean Equipment
2
Good Delivery Condition
2
Knowledgeable
1

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Overview

Tbs Express Inc is an active interstate freight carrier based out of Dubuque, Iowa. Tbs Express Inc has been authorized to operate under MC1273029 and USDOT 3671108.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 1 0
Leased 22 9 0

Freight

  • General Freight

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Deck
  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Partial Truckload
  • Less than Truckload
  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
1,584,345 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
67% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 08/10/2021 (2 years, 8 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 11 2 3 2.52 20.9%
Unsafe Driving 5 2 0 3.54 46.7%
Hours of Service Compliance 0 0 0 0 0%
Driver Fitness 1 0 0 0.01 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 0 0
Crash Reports 0 0 0 0

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 35 0 0% 6.67%
Vehicle 18 3 16.67% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
A0232600001
Effective date
10/14/2023
Address
1800 North Point Dr, Stevens Point, WI, US, 54481
Phone
+1-800-610-4888

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Verified Broker from Ohio

August 07, 2023

“Good on-time carrier”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

This carrier did a great job on a 700 mile run load for us. They stayed on tracking for the whole load and provided the paperwork once this was complete. Great team to work with!


Lanes
Alburtis, PA to Louisville, KY
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OR

Verified Broker from Oregon

July 16, 2023

“Amazing Carrier!!”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Carrier was part of a large load that transferred hands a few times. Auto parts are not always the easiest with multiple drops and picks. These guys were on point and didn't disappoint. Would highly recommend!


Lanes
Laredo, TX to Flint, MI
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

July 14, 2023

“Full Truckload from Rahway, NJ to Virginia Beach, VA”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment

good Flatbed carrier! Did a wonderful job on pick up and delivery. Tracked well and updated in and out times quickly.


Lanes
Rahway, NJ to Virginia Beach, VA
Freight Details
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional