HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/835330-tbm-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TBM CARRIERS INC
Doing business as TBM CARRIERS
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
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, (210) 732-3400, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC372195.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC372195 | — | THE TRAVELERS LLOYDS INS. CO. Policy QT-660-6688M471-TIL · 34 | — | Jan 22, 2010 | Cancelled Jun 1, 2026 |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC372195 | Primary | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy LDT-AL-000001028 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 29, 2024 | Cancelled Jun 1, 2026 |
| Surety Bond | MC372195 | — | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) Policy TX 809342 · 84 | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Cancelled Jun 1, 2026 |
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
73 of 800 · California avg 19.8%
63 of 1,153 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | AR | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-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
662 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 144 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 806 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 451 | 83 | 68.1% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 93 | 5 | 14.0% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 78 | 55 | 11.8% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 39 | 0 | 5.9% | 8.0% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 42 | 40 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 37 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 22 | 0 |
| Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Z | 21 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 21 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 21 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 18 | 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 | 16 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 15 | 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 California column is the mix across all California-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Baton Rouge, LA | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Texarkana, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Clinton (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Spartanburg, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Muskogee, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 835330 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC372195 |
| Legal name | TBM CARRIERS INC |
| DBA name | TBM CARRIERS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 196 |
| Drivers | 295 |
| Annual mileage | 32,939,693 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 25, 1999 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about TBM CARRIERS INC
What does TBM CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for TBM CARRIERS INC (MC372195), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about TBM CARRIERS INC 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. 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 TBM CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 835330. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (210) 732-3400, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC372195, 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 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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