TV TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1080604 • 11315 SE 265 PL, KENT, WA, 98030
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-457694 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 10, 2014 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0093285001 | ON FILE | Jan 10, 2021 | Jan 10, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1291321 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2020 | Jan 10, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1291321 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2014 | Jan 13, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1291321 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2014 | Feb 10, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1291321 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2014 | Apr 17, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN582758 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2008 | Jan 10, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 473853 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2007 | Jan 10, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 464713 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2006 | Jan 10, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 432846 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2005 | Jan 10, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 450787 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2004 | Jan 10, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 399389 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 10, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0093285001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1291321 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2021 | Jan 10, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1291321 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2020 | Feb 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1291321 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2020 | Jan 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1291321 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 17, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN582758 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2014 | Jan 10, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 473853 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2008 | Jan 10, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 464713 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2007 | Jan 10, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 432846 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2006 | Jan 10, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 450787 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2005 | Jan 10, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 399389 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2004 | Jan 10, 2004 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC457694 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2014 |
| MC457694 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2008 |
| MC457694 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2006 |
| MC457694 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2006 |
| MC457694 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2005 |
| MC457694 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 8, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.0045 -114.5540 | ...210351 | TV TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 14, 2018 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2017 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2014 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2013 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2010 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records