HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/272811-transport-designs-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (952) 894-8242, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC177994.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
25 of 86 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
3 of 174 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 29, 2025 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 29, 2025 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | MN | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2025 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | MN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 12, 2025 | UT | 3 | 0 | 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 Minnesota average covers 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
104 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 33 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 160 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 | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 68 | 30 | 65.4% | 65.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 24 | 1 | 23.1% | 14.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 9.6% | 16.7% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 18 | 18 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 11 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | Rural (Lonoke County), AR | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Rural, SD | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Worth Twp, IL | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 13, 2025 | I-94, MT | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Napavine, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 2.59 S Eakin, OR | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 272811 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC177994 |
| Legal name | TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 95 |
| Drivers | 95 |
| Annual mileage | 11,912,367 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 29, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | May 9, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 9, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightPaper Products
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 TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC
What does TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC (MC177994), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 272811. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (952) 894-8242, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC177994, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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