HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1574992-tds-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 14:50 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
TDS Transport Inc
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (618) 635-2698, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC583278.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC583278 | — | Essex Insurance Company Policy IMC2455 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | May 29, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC583278 | — | National Liability & Fire Insurance Company Policy 73TRB006833 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 8, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC583278 | National Liability & Fire Ins Co. Policy 73TRB005595 | Jul 8, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC583278 | National Casualty Company Policy LFO0003906 | Jul 8, 2023 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
6 of 15 · Illinois avg 24.1%
3 of 42 · Illinois avg 4.4%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 17 states and provinces, 24 months
- MS 8 19.0%
- MO 6 14.3%
- LA 5 11.9%
- TX 4 9.5%
- GA 3 7.1%
- AL 2 4.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 19
17 tractors · 2 straight trucks
Kenworth 10Peterbilt 6Freightliner 5Volvo 2Western Star 2International 1
47 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 14
8 other units · 6 semi-trailers
Freightliner 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Titan Modular 5Promod 1Willscot 1Diamond Builders 1Blattner Energy 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | WV | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2026 | LA | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 6, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,366 vehicle and 387,861 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile · SAFER snapshot
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 51 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 7 | 76.5% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 3 | 11.8% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 11.8% | 19.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351 | 1 | 1 |
| Failing to secure vehicle equipment General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1HCM | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Hammondville, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Birmingham, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Lincolnton, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 1574992 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC583278 |
| Legal name | TDS TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 47 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 1,217,564 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 8, 2006 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @tdstransport.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 34 | 13 |
| Trailers | 30 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherMobile Homes
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about TDS Transport Inc
What does TDS Transport Inc's operating authority allow?
MC583278: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TDS Transport Inc is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking TDS Transport Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1574992. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (618) 635-2698, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC583278, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (618) 635-2698
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS Logistics Inc Broker |
Staunton, IL | 2244257 | MC676256 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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