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Tempo Freight Systems LLC

Interstate
(14 reviews) 4.8 out of 5
Lyons, IL 60534
USDOT
2958834
Docket
MC003461

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.8
Communication
9.1
Timeliness
9.6

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
12
On Time Delivery
12
Consistent Tracking
9
Friendly
8
Strong Dispatcher Communication
7
Easy to Work With
6
Good Delivery Condition
6
Strong Driver Communication
5
Clean Equipment
4
Knowledgeable
4
Easy to Onboard
2

Negative Flags

Poor Dispatcher Communication
2
Late Pickup
1
Late Delivery
1
Intermittent Tracking
1

Overview

Tempo Freight Systems LLC is an active interstate freight carrier based out of Lyons, Illinois. Tempo Freight Systems LLC has been authorized to operate under MC003461 and USDOT 2958834.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 120 120 0
Leased 0 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Power Only

Shipment Types

  • Partial Truckload
  • Less than Truckload
  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
15,500,000 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
79% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Tempo Freight Systems LLC

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 04/16/2021 (3 years, 1 month)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 138 40 51 4.97 43.6%
Unsafe Driving 67 19 0 4.43 54.1%
Hours of Service Compliance 54 11 8 0.37 19.7%
Driver Fitness 1 1 1 0.02 1.1%
Controlled Substances 2 1 2 0.03 5.2%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 1 1 2 4
Tow-away 7 10 4 21
Crash Reports 7 10 4 21

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 354 9 2.54% 6.67%
Vehicle 154 47 30.52% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
State Nationalspecialty Insco/National Specia
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
CAR1200000092
Effective date
01/26/2024

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FL

Verified Broker from Florida

January 03, 2024

“Full Truckload from Richmond, VA to Dallas, TX”

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

Tempo Freight Systems has been a great freight partner for us on dry van loads. Always courteous with our shippers, good communication and driver tracking. On time at the shipper. On time at delivery. They operate with a high level of professionalism. Our experience with this carrier has been a positive one.


Lanes
Richmond, VA to Dallas, TX
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

December 29, 2023

“Great on time carrier”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Good Delivery Condition

This team did a great job with handling our freight. They arrived on time, on both sides of this load, stayed on tracking and provided great updates. Great team to work with!


Lanes
Lima, OH to Granite City, IL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

September 22, 2023

“cheap rate shows”

Timeliness
5/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
8/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • Good Delivery Condition
What went poorly?
  • Late Delivery
  • Intermittent Tracking
  • Poor Dispatcher Communication

Pick up shipment went fine. Carrier seemed to not be in a hurry once they had the load. Delivered late. Covered at a nice cheaper rate, but it showed why with service.


Lanes
Pacific, MO to Fort Smith, AR
Freight Details
Paper Products
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

May 28, 2023

“Some issues at the begging but worked out at the end”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
5/10

What went well?
  • On Time Delivery
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition
What went poorly?
  • Late Pickup
  • Poor Dispatcher Communication

We had some issues at the begging because of scaling confusion at the shipper, but everything got worked out in the end. They delivered right on time.


Lanes
Youngstown, OH to Orlando, FL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
SC

Verified Broker from South Carolina

May 23, 2023

“Full Truckload from Detroit, MI to Highland, IL”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Friendly
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition

They did pick up and deliver on time. Did have to request multiple times to send over the POD for the customer but other than that they did a great job!


Lanes
Detroit, MI to Highland, IL
Freight Details
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking