What is Tms Express INC's safety grade?

Tms Express INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Tms Express INC have?

Tms Express INC has 8 inspections on record with a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 20 violations.

Has Tms Express INC been involved in any crashes?

Tms Express INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Tms Express INC have active authority and insurance?

Tms Express INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Tms Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 1608214 · Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 · 6305322412

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 12/10/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Tms Express INC (DOT# 1608214) in Lake in the Hills, Illinois has 8 inspections on record with 20 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

8 Inspections

12.5% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5%

Carrier: 12.5% (1 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 8) National: 6.4%

52% OOS rate better than 52% of carriers in Illinois

45% crash rate better than 45% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 20 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

20 total violations across 8 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (5%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 8 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: IL, IN, KY, MS, NY

Level 1: 1 (12%) Level 2: 3 (38%) Level 3: 4 (50%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
12/10/2025	IL	2	0
11/21/2024	NY	3	0
09/24/2024	KY	1	1
06/11/2024	IN	2	0
11/09/2023	IL	3	0
11/08/2023	MS	2	0
10/18/2023	IL	3	0
09/05/2023	IL	3	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC594696

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company	$750	02/19/2024

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 02/16/2007

MCS-150 Filed 20251208 2

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 130,000

Address 5734 McKenzie Drive, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156