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Generated Nov 14, 2026
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TRANSPORTATION COMMODITIES INC
USDOT 582596 · MC252726 · EIN 95-3261267
4950 TRIGGS ST, COMMERCE, CA, 90022
(213) 565-0150 · JOSEPH KAY
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
64 / 129
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
265 / 1180
Crashes (24 mo)
24 · 2 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance957 pts
Unsafe Driving130 pts
Other84 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance68 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance24 pts
Driver Fitness13 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 220 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 60 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 52 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 |
Most inspected states
CA151
NM18
AZ18
TX17
NV10
MS6
US4
GA4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Nov 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.27 | 0.26 | ≈10–17% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.16 | ≈31–38% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.08 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.57 | 2.57 | ≈35–39% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.08 | 0.09 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-11-11. “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 San Bernardino County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from San Bernardino 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 48% · Speeding 35% · Seat belt 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 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 47% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 32% · Hours exceeded 21%
• 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 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 37% (13 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (5 OOS) · Brakes 19% (4 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: 27 inspections, 33 violations, 8 OOS, 10 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 9 OOS · 52%
393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.110B3-C ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 34 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.927).
2. Other9 viol · 27%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLDL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 49 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.203).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.110B3-C ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2, 392.2WG ×2
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Crash record — 24 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 09/30/2026 | YAKIMA, WA | ✓ | ||
| 09/25/2026 | LAS VEGAS, NV | 2 | ✓ | |
| 09/10/2026 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/03/2026 | LAFAYETTE, LA | ✓ | ||
| 03/31/2026 | EHRENBERG, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 03/28/2026 | LAS VEGAS, NV | ✓ | ||
| 02/26/2026 | SANTA ANA, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/18/2025 | COMPTON, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/05/2025 | Unknown, AZ | ✓ |
Equipment — 97 vehicles seen in inspections
45 truck39 trailer12 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH KAY
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
21
Registered since
1994-11-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 87 carriers
Shares identifiers with 87 carriers (84 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION CONCEPTS INC | 1725083 | 64 VINs | strong |
| TCI TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF NORCAL LLC | 3527709 | 42 VINs | strong |
| TCI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 3370496 | 24 VINs | strong |
| T C I TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 480301 | 19 VINs | strong |
| BLUE LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS INC | 1341562 | 8 VINs | strong |
| WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 241196 | 7 VINs | strong |
| WORLDWIDE RECOVERY SYSTEMS INC | 1246609 | 6 VINs | strong |
| SOUTHERN IONICS INC | 343455 | 5 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
11/30/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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