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Trans States Express Inc

Interstate
(8 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Cincinnati, OH 45237
USDOT
238162
Docket
MC164776

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.7
Communication
9.8
Timeliness
9.4

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
4
On Time Delivery
4
Strong Dispatcher Communication
3
Easy to Work With
3
Friendly
2
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Driver Communication
1
Good Delivery Condition
1

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Overview

Started in 1982 by Bill Edmund, Trans-States Express, Inc. (TSX) has been a successful business since inception and continues to provide 1st Class Service to its many loyal customers/partners.

The primary reason for this long-term success is our people – from the Professional Drivers who transport our shipments to the Office personnel who manage the day to day functions of a trucking company. Each person employed at TSX brings his/her special talents to the job and each is an integral part of our continued success.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 0 0
Leased 50 90 0

Freight

  • General Freight

Truck Types

  • Dry Van

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
1,810,067 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
38% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Trans States Express Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 06/28/1991 (32 years, 9 months)
Contract Active — 01/31/1985 (39 years, 2 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 8 2 3 2.39 19.4%
Unsafe Driving 11 6 0 2.49 34.8%
Hours of Service Compliance 1 0 0 0.05 1.7%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 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 1 0 0 1
Crash Reports 1 0 0 1

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 34 0 0% 6.67%
Vehicle 15 3 20% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
CA-ZQ3966
Effective date
03/01/2023
Address
2800 South Taylor Dr., Sheboygan, WI, US, 53081
Phone
+1-800-242-7666

Insurance type
Cargo
Company name
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
MZI 97903142
Effective date
01/24/2002
Address
1 Progress Point Parkway, O'fallon, MO, US, 63368
Phone
+1-314-513-1063

Showing 8 of 8 Reviews Clear Filters
KY

Verified Broker from Kentucky

February 26, 2024

“Best regional Cincinatti, OH carrier.”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With

Very solid carrier that old school. Easy to build a relationship with and move freight together!


Lanes
Walton, KY to Cincinnati, OH
Freight Details
General Freight
Paper Products
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
KY

Verified Broker from Kentucky

February 14, 2024

“Full Truckload from Lawrenceburg, IN to Milford, OH”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

Great Carrier, dispatch is always quick with updates and has great availability and capacity in their region they based out of. (They do a lot of our local Tri-state moves)


Lanes
Lawrenceburg, IN to Milford, OH
Cincinnati, OH to Indianapolis, IN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

June 12, 2023

“No issue 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

Never have an issue with this carrier and this run was what I would expect from them, no issues. showed up for pickup and delivery on time and didn't have to hound them for any paperwork after.


Lanes
Lima, OH to Maysville, KY
Freight Details
General Freight
Grain, Feed, Hay
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
NH

Verified Broker from New Hampshire

June 09, 2023

“Full Truckload from Nashua, NH to Wilkes Barre, PA”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Friendly

Haven't used for many years but I know they are a good carrier. Drivers will do macropoint and the dispatchers are friendly. Good carrier indeed.


Lanes
Nashua, NH to Wilkes Barre, PA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

October 18, 2021

“Full Truckload from Cincinnati, OH to Nashville, TN”

Timeliness
7/10
Communication
10/10

Likes

Great company out of cincinnati has great communication and knows location of truck at all times

Dislikes

Driver doesnt like to have to wait gets very impatient if he has to sit at all


Lanes
Cincinnati, OH to Nashville, TN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking

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