Trans States Express Inc
- USDOT
- 238162
- Docket
- MC164776
- Website
- Trans States Express Inc
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
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 06/28/1991 (32 years, 10 months)
- Contract Active — 01/31/1985 (39 years, 3 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2.2 | 17.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2.33 | 32.8% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 | 1.8% |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash Reports | 0 | 1 | 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
- Insurance type
- Cargo
- Company name
- Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
- Policy limit
- $0
- Policy number
- MZI 97903142
- Effective date
- 01/24/2002
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Walton, KY to Grove City, OH”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 9/10
- Communication
- 9/10
- Likes
Drivers and dispatchers are always nice and easy to work with, they turn in their paperwork quickly.
- Dislikes
We enjoy working with this carrier, they are easy to work with and deliver and pick up on time.
- Lanes
- Walton, KY to Grove City, OH
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Indianapolis, IN to Murfreesboro, TN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
We have been using this carrier for years on short Midwest loads. They always charge a fair rate and provide regular updates via email or phone. We always try them first for multiple customers that we have because they are so reliable.
- Dislikes
Nothing negative to say. Trans-State Express does great work.
- Lanes
- Indianapolis, IN to Murfreesboro, TN
- Cincinnati, OH to Winchester, KY
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Walton, KY to Washington Court House, OH”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
Carrier is so nice! Easy to talk to, great communication, extremely fair rates, picks up and delivers on time!
- Dislikes
Honestly the only improvement I could say would be we need more capacity!! Please more carriers like this one.
- Lanes
- Walton, KY to Washington Court House, OH
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
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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