TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD
USDOT 193227 • DBA: ACCUTRAN • 10001 SOUTH 152ND STREET, OMAHA, NE, 68138
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3304000 | ON FILE | May 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | NAZ 4068 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95130A | ON FILE | Dec 12, 2000 | Apr 28, 2021 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95130A | REPLACED | Apr 28, 2021 | May 1, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95130A | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2021 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95130A | NAME CHANGED | Apr 22, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95130A | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2021 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | NAZ 4068 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | NAZ 4068 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2013 | Jun 7, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC17910A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Mar 18, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC17910A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC17910A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC17910A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC18093A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC17910A | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95130A | REPLACED | Dec 12, 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95130A | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2000 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95130A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2000 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9MT02 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 1999 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9MT02 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 1999 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9MT02 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1995 | Nov 20, 1999 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9MT02 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1995 | Nov 20, 1999 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321 076364-4 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1994 | Nov 24, 1995 |
| THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA F 99 24 48 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1993 | Sep 1, 1995 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 121851 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 1989 | Sep 8, 1991 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95130A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3304000 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95130A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | NAZ 4068 | SURETY | Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95130A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95130A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2021 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95130A | CARGO | Apr 28, 2021 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | NAZ 4068 | SURETY | Apr 28, 2021 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95130A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2021 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95130A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC17910A | SURETY | Mar 18, 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | NAZ 4068 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC17910A | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC18093A | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC17910A | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC17910A | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC17910A | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95130A | CARGO | Dec 12, 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9MT02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9MT02 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9MT02 | CARGO | Nov 20, 1999 | Nov 20, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9MT02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 1999 | Nov 20, 1999 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321 076364-4 | CARGO | Nov 24, 1995 | Nov 24, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BA F 99 24 48 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 1995 | Sep 1, 1995 |
| CANCEL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 121851 | SURETY | Sep 8, 1991 | Sep 8, 1991 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-155796 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (27 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC155796 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 |
| MC155796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 |
| MC155796 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 |
| MC155796 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2021 |
| MC155796 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2021 |
| MC155796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2021 |
| MC155796 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2021 |
| MC155796 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Mar 17, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2000 |
| MC155796 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC155796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 31, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC155796 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 1988 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 1991 |
| MC155796 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 29, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 15, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 15, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 14, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 4, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 31, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 13, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC155796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 13, 1981 | — | 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
24 states • 495 inspections
Violation Summary (92 violations from latest 100 of 495 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BDRF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (495 inspections)
Showing 50 of 495
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 70 | ...167133 | ACCUTRAN |
| Nov 23, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 136 | ...198778 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| Nov 10, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...Z23787 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 29 | ...150860 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| Jan 12, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT DODGE | S 31ST ST AND 5TH AVE S | ...241559 | ACCUTRAN |
| Dec 24, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0064 | ...789046 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| Dec 9, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U50 | ...327769 | ACCUTRAN |
| Nov 18, 2024 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHEYENNE | I-80 MP 366.80 | ...JF4701 | ACCUTRAN |
| Nov 3, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CORALVILLE | RAMP I 380 S TO I 80 E | ...669605 | ACCUTRAN |
| Oct 31, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | W 1000 BLUE MOUND RD | ...576409 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| Oct 23, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U050 | ...363590 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| Sep 17, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 29 | ...323260 | ACCUTRAN |
| Sep 9, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRETE | NE-33 | ...371639 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| Jun 19, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ST JOSEPH | US 36 | ...419569 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| Jun 19, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 29 | ...789049 | ACCUTRAN |
| Jun 13, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 29 | ...371634 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| May 23, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 29 N 39.15 | ...327769 | ACCUTRAN |
| Apr 9, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NW 48TH ST | ...631689 | ACCUTRAN |
| Jan 2, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ST JOSEPH | MO 759 | ...253832 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST LTD |
| Nov 15, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.283445 / -121.098596 | ...633424 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| Nov 1, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHILDRESS | NW 1900 1900 HWY 287 | ...186642 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
| Sep 29, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKLAND | US 59 N AND US 6 W | ...631687 | ACCUTRAN |
| Jul 21, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 435 | ...669600 | ACCUTRAN |
| Jul 20, 2023 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLATHE | I35 | ...781844 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST |
| May 24, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EMERSON | N-35 | ...669604 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS LTD |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events