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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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TLD LOGISTICS SERVICES INC
USDOT 1820774 · MC658802 · EIN 80-0211647 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1300 EVERETT RD, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37932
(865) 539-1285 · MARK A MEANS
50
High risk
Risk factors
3 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
495 / 415
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
321 / 1355
Crashes (24 mo)
21 · 3 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT — $1M BIPD · policy HE8404H599006TCT21 · eff 06/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1039 pts
Unsafe Driving342 pts
Other60 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance41 pts
Driver Fitness25 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 26 | 520 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 80 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 60 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 45 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
TN77
NC43
KY40
SC31
GA24
IL11
TX10
MO10
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.72 | 0.67 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.09 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.56 | 3.72 | ≈54–58% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 3 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Laurel County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Laurel County, KY 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 impact
Speeding 35% · Phone / texting 29% · Following / lane / reckless 24%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 51% (1 OOS) · Hours exceeded 17% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 9 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 51% (26 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% (7 OOS) · Brakes 16% (5 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 39 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: 42 inspections, 31 violations, 10 OOS, 21 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance19 viol · 8 OOS · 61%
393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 396.3A1-ALBV ×2, 393.11A1-LTNRV
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.67).
2. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 16%
392.2-SLLLR ×3, 392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 58 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.54).
3. Other4 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLED
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 392.2-SLLLR ×3, 396.3A1-ALBV ×2
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Crash record — 21 in 24 months · 3 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2026 | CANTON, NC | ✓ | ||
| 09/04/2026 | ST. PAULS, NC | ✓ | ||
| 07/03/2026 | SC | ✓ | ||
| 05/11/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/07/2026 | CROSSVILLE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 03/16/2026 | BROOKSTON, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/28/2026 | WHITEWATER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/06/2025 | WESTLAND (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 09/12/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 08/20/2025 | SCOTTSBURG(SCOTT), IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 97 vehicles seen in inspections
50 truck46 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MARK A MEANS
Recordable crash rate
0.16 / MM mi
Annual mileage
25.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
415
Registered since
2008-10-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 34 carriers
Shares identifiers with 34 carriers (32 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN THOMPSON ENTERPRISES INC | 2069654 | 7 VINs | strong |
| TRUCK TRANSIT LLC | 2889858 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MARK A MEANS | 1987192 | officer | strong |
| STEED STANDARD TRANSPORT LIMITED | 361266 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TAGGEE LLC | 3324169 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
25.4M mi reported (2024)
06/01/2021 — Insurance filed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HE8404H599006TCT21
06/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13389
07/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 521 78 79
06/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 521 78 79
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 571606
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy MC658802
08/02/2012 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA
07/06/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/12/2012)
06/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA
03/31/2012 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy MC658802
03/31/2012 — Insurance cancelled — WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 571606
08/20/2010 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
11/05/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/15/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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