RIVER TRAILS TRANSIT LINES INC
USDOT 104232 • DBA: TRI-STATE TRAVEL • 4349 INDUSTRIAL PARK, GALENA, IL, 61036
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
104,232
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8157770820
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
828,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
4349 INDUSTRIAL PARK, GALENA, IL, 61036
Mailing Address
PO BOX 307, GALENA, IL, 61036
Contact
Phone: 8157770820
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 1, 2002
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA143940 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA143940 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2002 | Oct 22, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA124999 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 1992 | Jan 1, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
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| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA143940 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2004 | Oct 22, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA143940 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA124999 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC058522 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2023 |
| MC058522 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2023 |
| MC058522 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC058522 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 3, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC058522 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 9, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC058522 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 18, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC058522 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 2, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC058522 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 19, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC058522 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 29, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC058522 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 15, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC058522 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 4, 1977 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
57
Violations
12
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
3
May
17
Jun
Jul
16
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 57 of 57 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 57 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (12 violations from 57 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
3.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.21vs nat'l 1.80
-1.59 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (57 inspections)
Showing 50 of 57
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
40 total · 2.5% OOS
2024-082026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance10 · 3 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
22
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
21
Crash History (25 records)
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| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | I80 EB MM 270 | ...067999 | TRI-STATE TRAVEL |
| Sep 15, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S MICHIGAN AVE | ...068002 | TRI-STATE TRAVEL |
| Jan 17, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2013 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2012 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2008 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2006 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2005 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2005 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2005 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2003 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2001 | IA | FATAL | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2000 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2000 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 1999 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 1999 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 1998 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 1997 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 1995 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 1991 | MO | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 22, 2004
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2002
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2002
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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