TSI KANSAS INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202630 inspections · 32 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS4Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
10
1× · sev 10
- 2393.43A-TPVVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
4
1× · sev 4
- 3396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 5392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 6395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
1
1×
- 7392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10392.2DIMNot in SMS
Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length)
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- KS12
- OK3
- MO3
- NE2
- IA2
- NC1
- IL1
- UT1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in KS
Medium impact8 of 22 violations in the last 12 months (36%) came from inspections in KS. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from KS to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 18% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 53%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 11%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 22% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× · 38%
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× · 25%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 13%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 51% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 17%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 17%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× · 11%
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× · 11%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 7%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 7%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA38 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 8 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi23 drivers
- Company officer
- MR. JOHN D. LINK
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2002-12-30
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-02-17
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 23 trucks · 23 owned tractors · 34 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 4 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
31 events- 12/30/2025Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0297198001
- 12/30/2025Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6509349
- 02/17/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2024)
- 12/30/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000004
- 01/27/2012Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy BA2493399
- 12/30/2011Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2493399
- 09/23/2006Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 6632150
- 10/30/2005Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 456457
- 10/03/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2005)
- 09/23/2005Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 456457
- 10/23/2004Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 456200
- 10/13/2004Insurance cancelled — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMR5447
- 09/23/2004Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMR5447
- 09/16/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2004)
- 09/05/2004Insurance cancelled — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMR 41 24
- 08/01/2004Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMR 41 24
- 02/10/2004Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy BA2493399
- 12/30/2003Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMR4124
- 12/30/2003Insurance cancelled — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 04-CA-38763
- 08/01/2003Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy BA2493399
- 08/01/2003Insurance replaced — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 04-CA-38763
- 12/30/2002Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 12/30/2002Insurance replaced — OKLAHOMA SURETY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 06-CA-26015
- 12/30/2002Insurance replaced — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 04-CA-38763
- 06/07/2002Insurance cancelled — OKLAHOMA SURETY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 06-CA-30385
- 06/05/2002Insurance cancelled — OKLAHOMA SURETY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 06-CA-30385
- 05/03/2002Insurance replaced — OKLAHOMA SURETY COMPANY
CARGO · policy 06-CA-30385
- 04/09/2002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 04/01/2002Insurance replaced — OKLAHOMA SURETY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 06-CA-30385
- 04/01/2002Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CLP94594A
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2010-02-05
- Last review
- 2014-01-14
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-02-17
- Reported mileage
- 1,694,609 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJuly, 2023
- Drivers grew to 23
December, 2021
- Drivers shrank to 22
January, 2021
First on-record entry — TSI KANSAS INC, CLAY CENTER, KS
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