CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 814696· MC222137· CARRIER· EIN 20614127
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INTERMODAL CARGO SERVICES CO LLC

316 DRAYTON ST, SAVANNAH, GA, 31401(912) 964-1303john_burns@assoctrans.comLAURIE EVANS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
21.1%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
5.9%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
3
none fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
74
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier3 crashes in the last 24 months

A 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.

Authority & insurance

MC222137

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Inactive
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 11/25/2024
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY· policy TINCA8563657
Authority history (23) ▾
10/30/2017CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2017)
10/31/2016CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2016)
05/16/2016MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
10/29/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2015)
10/29/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2014)
07/21/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2014)
10/29/2013CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2013)
10/29/2012CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2012)
10/29/2010CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2010)
10/29/2009CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2009)
10/29/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2008)
10/29/2007CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2007)
10/30/2006CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2006)
10/31/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2005)
05/17/2004CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2004)
05/26/1999MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDREVOKED (06/06/2002)
05/25/1999MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDREVOKED (05/10/2016)
02/07/1995MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDREVOKED (01/31/1997)
10/12/1994CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/1994)
02/27/1991COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/1991)
Insurance history17 insurers on record
Filing timeline (47)
  1. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/202211/25/2024
  2. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/202011/25/2022
  3. SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201911/25/2020
  4. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201811/25/2019
  5. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201711/25/2018
  6. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201711/25/2017
  7. STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201611/25/2017
  8. STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/29/201611/25/2016
  9. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$750KName Changed
    CARGO · eff 10/22/200405/10/2016
  10. STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201505/10/2016
  11. NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201411/25/2015
  12. NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/22/201411/25/2014
  13. NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201308/16/2014
  14. NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201307/22/2014
  15. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/25/201211/25/2013

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle19 inspections · 21.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver34 inspections · 5.9% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

34 inspections · 39 violations (7 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.

34
Inspections
39
Violations
7
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

18
total

Most inspected in · top 5 states

  • NC14
  • GA9
  • SC5
  • VA1
  • KY1

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Medium impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 77% is close to the 80% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.

What’s contributing21 violations · 5 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps2 OOS13 viol66%
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× · 13%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× · 13%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 6%
Tires3 OOS3 viol24%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 17%
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 7%
Other3 viol6%
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× · 3%
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× · 2%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 1%
Emergency equipment2 viol3%
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× · 3%
What to do
  • 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
Projected estimatecould improve up to 47 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Columbia County, GA

Medium impact

9 of 38 violations in the last 12 months (24%) came from inspections in Columbia County, GA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Columbia County, GA 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 5% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing5 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless3 viol67%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 33%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 22%
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× · 13%
Phone / texting1 viol22%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 22%
Other1 viol11%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 11%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 4 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 35% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing1 violations (24 mo)
False log / RODS1 viol100%
  • 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 100%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 18 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

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.

Trending worse
7
Inspections
15
Violations
1
Out-of-service
3
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 60%Other 27%Driver Fitness 7%Unsafe Driving 7%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
9 violations · 60% of recent
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2Other
4 violations · 27% of recent
  • 393.9A-LTSIR×2Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
  • 393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
  • 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3Driver Fitness
1 violation · 1 OOS · 7% of recent
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL · OOS
Do this
  • Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
  • Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

62
Inspections
78
Violations
15
Out-of-service
397
CSA points
55
Crashes
5
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

75 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

37 truck 35 trailer 3 other
2015 INTERNATIONAL LF687seen 5×
3HSDJAPR5FN715873· P769752 SC
2011 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
1FUJGLDR5BS677264· MX6809 NC
2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKGGBDV0FSGP4281· VV3861 NC
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJGLDR7JSJH6482· NS1813 NC
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJGLDR1JSJK2017· VT4976 NC
1998 FREIGHTLINER Long Conv.seen 3×
1FUYDSEBXWP903679· C780CD GA
2013 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EG2DN560722· TD7650 NC
2018 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZTZR5JN416331· NS9525 NC
2011 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLDRXBSAV8694· P746430 SC
2008 FREIGHTLINER CST120seen 2×
1FUJBBCK68LY25776· 1JW856 RI
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJGLBG9HSHX0350· VT5926 NC
2007 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FUJA6CK07PY91435· C259ET GA
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR4KSKJ0958· NP6299 NC
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT625
3HSDZTZR1KN043712· P783860 SC
2023 PITTS TRAILERS
5JYSC4029PPC28254· 29463SG SC
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLDR0HSHV4553· NS5114 NC
OTHR
0000000JBHZ177805· 5384LX OK
2018 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC41267JT018223· 429793Z ME
2011 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC54263B1012026· 5500JF OK
2023 PITTS TRAILERS
5JY9C4025PPC28073· 29838SG SC
2006 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC5426261011794· 6846FL OK
2018 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC41266JT018164· 429734Z ME
2004 FREIGHTLINER Columbia
1FUJA6CK74LN59382· VT5955 NC
2000 FREIGHTLINER Long Conv.
1FUPCSZB3YLB88945· P751570 SC
2022 HERCULES ENTERPRISES LLC. HERCULES ENTERPRISES LLC.
5K8CG5321NH008946· 5059343 ME
2014 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGEBG0ESFZ7745· LY4930 NC
2005 WABASH Wabash National Corporation
1JJV532WX5L910469· DB27916 NC
2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD132
1FUJAPCG51LH33322· WEF657 GA
2025 HERCULES AJAX HERCULES AJAX
1AJC40251S1009854· U166575 TN
2023 GG TRAILERS GG Trailers
3EYN240M3PF000987· 5108624 ME

+ 45 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.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

3

Tow-away

3

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
50
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
40
40 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
3.4M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi40 drivers
Company officer
LAURIE EVANS
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1999-06-11
Last MCS-150 update
2026-05-04
Census status
Active

Fleet: 50 trucks · 50 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers, officers or emails with 24 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

24
Connected carriers
19
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
4
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: PANTHERS INTERNATIONAL INC (USDOT 506272, registered 1992) is inactive, shares this carrier’s officer, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 4
1
1382941 ONTARIO INC
USDOT 901967Inactive· BANCROFT, ON
Strong
Officer
2
PANTHERS INTERNATIONAL INC
USDOT 506272Inactive· SAVANNAH, GA
Strong
OfficerEmailPhoneAddress
3
SOUTHERN INTERMODAL LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 29613Inactive· SAVANNAH, GA
Strong
OfficerEmailPhone
4
US INTERMODAL CORP OF SOUTH CAROLINA
USDOT 457117Active· SAVANNAH, GA
Strong
OfficerMailingEmailAddress
Medium· 3
BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 190818Active· LENOIR, NC
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3H3C402S9JT9390907SPCC4026PC005657
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC
USDOT 2838730Active· CHARLOTTE, NC
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3AKJHHDR4KSKJ09583AKJHHDR2LSMC2447
SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC
USDOT 264184Active· GREEN BAY, WI
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3AKJHHDRXNSNA73001JJV532D3HL984528

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

73 events
  1. 05/04/2026MCS-150 update filed

    3.4M mi reported (2025)

  2. 11/25/2024Insurance filed — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TINCA8563657

  3. 11/25/2024Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600850

  4. 11/25/2022Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 364764001

  5. 11/25/2020Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFI0003898

  6. 11/25/2019Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 296371001

  7. 11/25/2018Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08628201

  8. 11/25/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08625201

  9. 11/25/2017Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TWP30000201

  10. 10/30/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2017)

  11. 11/25/2016Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TWP30000200

  12. 10/31/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2016)

  13. 05/16/2016MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  14. 05/10/2016Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy QT 660 0558B084

  15. 05/10/2016Insurance name changed — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TWP30000200

  16. 11/25/2015Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AU201400003527

  17. 10/29/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2015)

  18. 11/25/2014Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AU201300003527

  19. 10/29/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2014)

  20. 08/16/2014Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AU201300003527

  21. 07/22/2014Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AU201300003527

  22. 07/21/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2014)

  23. 11/25/2013Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 359949

  24. 10/29/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2013)

  25. 11/25/2012Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 358179

  26. 10/29/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2012)

  27. 01/13/2012Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 358179

  28. 11/25/2011Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CTP355886

  29. 06/09/2011Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 355886

  30. 11/25/2010Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5512000

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2013-08-30
Last review
2018-06-27
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-05-04
Reported mileage
3,435,200 mi (2025)

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