HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2311269-tnl-freightways-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:25 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
TNL FREIGHTWAYS INC
No risk signals found
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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, (956) 726-5355, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC789042.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC789042 | — | Highlander Specialty Insurance Company Policy DD02RAL02112201 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 26, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 27 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 39 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | OK | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 17, 2026 | TX | 1 | 4 | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 16, 2026 | US | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2025 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 15, 2025 | KS | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-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
45 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 56 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 6 | 80.0% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 11.1% | 4.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 2 | 0 |
| Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345AAJS | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | Troy, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Denton, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Covington, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2311269 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC789042 |
| Legal name | TNL FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 22 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 2,118,760 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 21, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | May 31, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstruction
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 TNL FREIGHTWAYS INC
What does TNL FREIGHTWAYS INC's operating authority allow?
MC789042: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TNL FREIGHTWAYS 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 TNL FREIGHTWAYS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2311269. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 726-5355, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC789042, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (956) 726-5355
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.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL INC High risk Broker |
Laredo, TX | 2257155 | MC768787 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| EH FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL INC High risk Carrier |
Laredo, TX | 2319281 | MC789958 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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