Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average100.0% vs Maryland average 20.7%.
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.
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, (410) 379-0197, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1611233.
- 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) | MC1611233 | Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BA177063 · 91X | $5,000,000 | Mar 18, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 of 6 · Maryland avg 20.7%
2 of 6 · Maryland avg 9.4%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | TX | 1 | 15 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | 13 | Yes |
| Jul 31, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2026 | TX | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2026 | TX | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2026 | TX | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 3, 2025 | MD | 5 | 1 | Yes |
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 Maryland average covers 42,318 vehicle and 51,664 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 38 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1STLN | 1 | 1 |
| No or Defective bus emergency exits Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362A | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit obstructed (includes obstructions of the markings release or mechanism and/or the opening of the emergency exit) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEO | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4183725 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1611233 |
| Legal name | TMS CHARTERS LLC |
| DBA name | LADY AVALON CHARTERS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 18,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 16, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 23, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about TMS CHARTERS LLC
What does TMS CHARTERS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1611233: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about TMS CHARTERS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking TMS CHARTERS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4183725. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (410) 379-0197, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1611233, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.