TRANZSTAR INC
USDOT 1383410 • 1406 WEST WINONA AVENUE, WARSAW, IN, 46580
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF639645 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 30, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF639645 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF639645 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GT101800 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GT101717 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GT100539 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2006 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GT100539 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2006 | Nov 7, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 36 MS IU1764 K3 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2006 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN459291 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2005 | Aug 9, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN459291 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2005 | Jul 8, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 451261 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2005 | Jul 8, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF639645 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF639645 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF639645 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT101717 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT101800 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 36 MS IU1764 K3 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT100539 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT100539 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2006 | Nov 7, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN459291 | CARGO | Aug 9, 2006 | Aug 9, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 451261 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2006 | Jul 8, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN459291 | CARGO | Jul 8, 2006 | Jul 8, 2006 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC527275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2010 |
| MC527275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2010 |
| MC527275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2010 |
| MC527275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2010 |
| MC527275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2006 |
| MC527275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2006 |
| MC527275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC527275 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2005 | — | 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
13 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FIS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VSP | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (48 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
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FOWLER (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 11 | ...333925 | TRANZSTAR INC |
| Sep 7, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH OLMSTED | I-480 EB HW | ...348150 | TRANZSTAR |
| Apr 8, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | I- 469 | ...086968 | TRANZSTAR INC |
| Mar 10, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2019 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2019 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2011 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2011 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2011 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2007 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events