HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2256202-trx-great-lakes-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TRX GREAT LAKES INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC770136
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.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (855) 259-9259, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC770136.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC770136 | Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MWTT 314153 · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Sep 1, 2023 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC770136 | — | Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland Policy LPM9032041 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
17 of 59 · Ohio avg 21.7%
3 of 99 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | CT | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Oct 2, 2026 | OH | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | GA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | CT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | IL | 2 | 12 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
121 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 25 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 172 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 86 | 22 | 71.1% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | 15.7% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 1 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 1.7% | 4.1% |
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 | 6 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Glassboro, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Middletown, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Philadelphia City, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Rensselaer, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Newark, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Greenwich, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Salt Lake City, UT | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2256202 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC770136 |
| Legal name | TRX GREAT LAKES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 183 |
| Drivers | 183 |
| Annual mileage | 6,685,893 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 22, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 15, 2011 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsIntermodal ContainersMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about TRX GREAT LAKES INC
Is TRX GREAT LAKES INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. TRX GREAT LAKES INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does TRX GREAT LAKES INC's operating authority allow?
MC770136: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TRX GREAT LAKES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking TRX GREAT LAKES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2256202. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (855) 259-9259, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC770136, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (855) 259-9259
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.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRX SOUTHEAST INC Carrier & broker |
Cleveland, OH | 2256081 | MC770140 | 354 | Active Current · Motus |
| TRX INC Carrier & broker |
Cleveland, OH | 1071546 | MC443895 | 262 | Active Current · Motus |
| TRX MIDWEST INC Carrier & broker |
Cleveland, OH | 2256091 | MC770149 | 81 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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