TRI CITY LOGISTICS INC

USDOT 1577982 • 936 EASTERN STAR RD, KINGSPORT, TN, 37663

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,577,982
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4232791771
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
450,000
Physical Address
936 EASTERN STAR RD, KINGSPORT, TN, 37663
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: May 1, 2011
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-598650ACTIVEUnknownJun 1, 2011

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE COBIPD/Primary6149045ON FILEMay 1, 2011May 1, 2019
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO03241074ON FILEApr 27, 2007Jun 11, 2011

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary47-241074-00REPLACEDApr 27, 2007May 1, 2011
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary47-241074-00CANCELLEDApr 27, 2007Jun 11, 2011

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLFRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO6149045BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2019May 1, 2019
TERM/CANCLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY47-241074-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 11, 2011Jun 11, 2011
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY03241074CARGOJun 11, 2011Jun 11, 2011
TERM/REPLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY47-241074-00BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2011May 1, 2011

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC598650COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 16, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 1, 2011
MC598650COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 23, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 23, 2010
MC598650MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 7, 2007Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
21%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
48
Violations
26
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
6.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 48 of 48 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states48 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (26 violations from 48 inspections)

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Violation Summary (26 violations from 48 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps803Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)21Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWDSteering wheel free play excessive106Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
0.54vs nat'l 1.80
-1.26 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 (48 inspections)

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Inspection History (48 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687438519JENKINSKYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 24, 202687383382PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 21, 202686862194RoadsideNCLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202586551936I 40 EASTNCLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 15, 202585777639PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 9, 202585743634CANTON OHOHLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS4No
Aug 28, 202585650064CEDAR BLUFF VAVALevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 16, 202587463417GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.8A-ELD, 391.41AYes
Jul 8, 202585164821LEBANON VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 8, 202585164925WYTHEVILLE VAVALevel 2ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 4, 202584862001HAZARDKYLevel 3ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 23, 202584783400ROSE HILL VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 30, 202584561599TAZEWELL TNTNLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 22, 202584474887WISE VAVALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LILNo
Apr 17, 202584439894PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 14, 202584145735PIKEVILLEKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 18, 202483437517HINDMANKYLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 14, 202483399873OOLTEWAH TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24No
Nov 27, 202483287743PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 15, 202483166032PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2CNo
Nov 7, 202483104002HINDMANKYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 9, 202482878231HINDMANKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 2, 202482821307KNOX COUNTY SCALES EBTNLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableYes
Sep 16, 202482676176LEBANON VAVALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 3, 202482571849PVA OF HICKS TRUCKINGNCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Aug 2, 202482309470LEBANON VAVALevel 3COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 31, 202482283974PENNINGTON GAP VAVALevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Jul 24, 202482248909INTERSTATE 75TNLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 24, 202482210244WISE VAVALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 9, 202482099691LEBANON VAVALevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 25, 202481965867ABINGDON VAVALevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9(a), 391.45(b)No
May 6, 202481542822HINDMANKYLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
May 2, 202481514521VANSANT VAVALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9(a), 393.95(f), 396.17(c)No
Mar 7, 202481046648PIKEVILLEKYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 29, 202480997482ROSE HILL VAVALevel 21393.51C-BNVLAWDNo
Feb 20, 202480914324PIKEVILLEKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 5, 202480778355PVA OF DEEP SOUTHNCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 22, 202480657139HICKS TRUCKING PVANCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 6, 202380090413460 SCALE PADVALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 31, 202380049041ATKINS EXIT 50 NBVALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 30, 202380035600BLAND SCALES NORTHVALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17(c)No
Oct 18, 202379965726RoadsideNCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17(c)No
Sep 27, 202379767949RoadsideVALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Jul 27, 202379289787LEBANON WEIGH PADVALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 20, 202379194083RoadsideVALevel 3ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41(a)(1)Yes
Jun 9, 202378874315BLUEFIELDWVLevel 3ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41(a)(1)No
Apr 24, 202378422994WARDELL WEIGH PADVALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 13, 202378337820WARDELL WEIGH PADVALevel 30No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

33 total · 6.1% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 19, 2026TNINJURY01KNOXVILLERUTLEDGE PIKE NE...C02513TRI CITY LOGISTICS INC
Feb 3, 2022VAINJURY01BIG STONE GAPDOGWOOD DRIVE...HP6767TRI CITY LOGISTICS INC
Nov 22, 2021TNTOW00NEWPORT HWY...C54060TRI CITY LOGISTICS INC

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 19, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 3, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 22, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Jun 11, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 11, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 1, 2011
Authority
May 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Data sources & freshness

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