Trans States Express Inc logo

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, 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

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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
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
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