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Generated Oct 23, 2026
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TRANSPORTATION CONCEPTS INC
USDOT 1725083 · MC632214 · EIN 30-0452036 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
710 SOUTH 6TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85043
(623) 478-0440 · JOSEPH KAY
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
600 / 789
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
455 / 1605
Crashes (24 mo)
8 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Greenwich Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy RAC9439361 · eff 05/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1168 pts
Unsafe Driving244 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance167 pts
Other94 pts
Driver Fitness36 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 | 260 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 72 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 70 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 68 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 65 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 42 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 |
Most inspected states
LA58
UT45
CA45
NY44
FL42
WA32
NV29
TX27
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.46 | 0.44 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.15 | ≈31–38% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈22–26% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.68 | 2.72 | ≈37–41% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-19 · 4 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% · Speeding 33% · Other 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 40% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · False log / RODS 24%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (4 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 38% (28 OOS) · Brakes 21% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (10 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 62 inspections, 42 violations, 10 OOS, 39 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance25 viol · 7 OOS · 60%
396.17C-PI ×3, 393.95A4-EEUS ×3, 393.9A-LIL ×2
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 50 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.01).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance8 viol · 19%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 395.8E1PC, 395.3A2-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 91 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
3. Other7 viol · 3 OOS · 17%
393.47E ×2, 390.21TE-LCMVINFO, 391.11B4-CLHA
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×3, 393.95A4-EEUS ×3, 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.9A-LSML ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/01/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/14/2025 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/10/2025 | LAS VEGAS, NV | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/08/2025 | SEGUIN, TX | 2 | ||
| 03/30/2025 | SULPHUR, LA | ✓ | ||
| 03/11/2025 | JACKSON, MS | ✓ | ||
| 01/09/2025 | AZ | ✓ |
Equipment — 112 vehicles seen in inspections
54 truck51 trailer4 other3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH KAY
Recordable crash rate
3.33 / MM mi
Annual mileage
30.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
666
Registered since
2008-01-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 63 carriers
Shares identifiers with 63 carriers (60 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION COMMODITIES INC | 582596 | 39 VINs | strong |
| FIRSTFLEET INC | 313891 | 9 VINs | strong |
| T C I TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 480301 | 7 VINs | strong |
| BLUE LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS INC | 1341562 | 6 VINs | strong |
| MLCO INTEGRATED LOGISTICS LLC | 3912753 | 5 VINs | strong |
| VASCOR TRANSPORT LTD | 2514939 | 4 VINs | strong |
| WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 241196 | 4 VINs | strong |
| TCI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 3370496 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/03/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9484402
05/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Greenwich Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy RAC9439361
05/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9484402
04/06/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2026)
03/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
30.6M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9484401
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9484400
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN TRUCKING AND TRANSP. INS. CO., RRG
BIPD/Primary · policy ATTTCI121
04/21/2021 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13126
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13126
10/12/2013 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy B-13189
06/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy LR-000 5069-15
02/21/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/09/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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