MTS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2029816 • DBA: MTS • 3101 ANNAPOLIS RD, BALTIMORE, MD, 21230
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-713241 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 27, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK5470945 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2012 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-1550R455-TIL | ON FILE | May 15, 2010 | Dec 26, 2018 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK5470945 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2012 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MR-8574P583 | REPLACED | May 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK5470945 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK5470945 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-1550R455-TIL | CARGO | Dec 26, 2018 | Dec 26, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | MR-8574P583 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC713241 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2023 |
| MC713241 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 27, 2010 | — | 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
32 states • 350 inspections
Violation Summary (155 violations from latest 100 of 350 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-LEAK | Accepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environ | 2 | 2 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1II-CDBUC | Coupling devices defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30E-ELDMCCD | HOS (ELD) - Motor carrier coerced a driver to make a false certification of the driver's data entries or record of duty status. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.67 | Hazmat routing - radioactive materials | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1 | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (350 inspections)
Showing 50 of 350
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL BLOUNT | AL-67 | ...UE8371 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 16, 2026 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARNEYS POINT | US 40 (E. Wiley Road) | ...151347 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BALTIMORE | IS 95 - FORT MCHENRY TUNNEL | ...NH1282 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT REPUBLIC | 12.07 FEET SOUTH OF MILE POINT 6.055 ON MD 264 - B | ...LP5374 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 11, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERFORD BOROUGH | ROUTE 0019 N | ...MF1305 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 28, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | INTERSTATE 16 WESTBOUND NEAR THAIRDELL ROAD | ...UE8372 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 11, 2025 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | DALLAS | 5300 CF HAWN FWY | ...GM5274 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 17, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...364461 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 1, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINDEN | LA-531 | ...GM8673 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| May 9, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLOUGHBY | IR 90 | ...UW2818 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 1, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MACON | I 75 S NEAR EXIT 167 | ...175051 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 26, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS81 MARYLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY | ...MF1288 | MTS |
| Jan 6, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TEXARKANA | NOT REPORTED | ...HF0001 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BARNETT TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0899 S | ...UW2826 | MTS |
| Nov 27, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 401 NORTH MM 179 NEAR RUMBLE RD | ...101127 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 12, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-285 SOUTHBOUND NEAR S ATLANTA RD | ...001691 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 21, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | IR 0090 | ...KT8930 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 20, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | IH 30 | ...GG0225 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 3, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLANDFORD | RTE 90 W MM 32.5 | ...UW2821 | MTS |
| Mar 6, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT ROYAL | RT 17/TIDEWATER TRAIL | ...NS4820 | MTS |
| Dec 28, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | EISENHOWER MEMORIAL HWY | ...MF1300 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 12, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NO NAME | ...658188 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 13, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-75S NEAR MM302 | ...HF4048 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 4, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | 9000 JULIUS SCHEPPS FWY | ...UE6560 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 3, 2023 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | Unknown | I 95 S NEAR HORSESTAMP CHURCH RD | ...071339 | MTS TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events