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Generated Oct 12, 2026
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T C I TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 480301 · MC619388 · EIN 95-4202295 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4950 TRIGGS ST, COMMERCE, CA, 90022
(323) 269-3033 · JOSEPH KAY
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
205 / 277
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
154 / 751
Crashes (24 mo)
5
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 rate13.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance714 pts
Unsafe Driving36 pts
Other34 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 240 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 60 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 34 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA150
AZ2
NV2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.18 | 0.17 | ≈0–7% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈12–19% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.46 | 2.50 | ≈33–37% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 7 new since the Sep 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Riverside County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 41% (17 OOS) · Brakes 23% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (1 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 22 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: 26 inspections, 30 violations, 4 OOS, 12 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance16 viol · 3 OOS · 53%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.75A1-TFBMF
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.845).
2. Other9 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 390.21TB1-MC
✓ 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
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 13%
395.24D-ELDPT ×2, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 31 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.045).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 395.24D-ELDPT ×2, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/11/2026 | BELL, CA | ✓ | ||
| 09/28/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 04/03/2025 | salome, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 12/17/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
31 truck30 trailer15 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH KAY
Annual mileage
9.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
224
Registered since
1992-04-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 27 carriers
Shares identifiers with 27 carriers (23 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION COMMODITIES INC | 582596 | 34 VINs | strong |
| TCI TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF NORCAL LLC | 3527709 | 20 VINs | strong |
| TCI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 3370496 | 10 VINs | strong |
| TRANSPORTATION CONCEPTS INC | 1725083 | 6 VINs | strong |
| S & D WOODWORKS INC | 3026705 | 3 VINs | strong |
| JOSEPH KAY | 2200784 | officer | strong |
| EAST COAST WEST COAST LOGISTICS LLC | 3128543 | 2 VINs | medium |
| J ALVAREZ TRANSPORTATION INC | 3018834 | 2 VINs | medium |
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)
01/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
9.0M 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-13125
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13125
03/25/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 72 MS IV2773
10/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy B-13189
06/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy LR 000 50 69-15
10/04/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/20/1992 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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