TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS INC
USDOT 2044438 • DBA: ARTS TOWING &TRANSPORT • 13008 W 21ST AVENUE, AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA, 99001
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-716741 | REVOKED | Nov 3, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 519254001 | ON FILE | Nov 24, 2020 | Nov 24, 2021 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7669667 | REPLACED | May 24, 2018 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-002895 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2013 | Oct 29, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7837715 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2011 | Nov 14, 2013 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7837715 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2011 | Dec 17, 2013 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7837715 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2011 | Jun 18, 2011 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9111421 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2010 | Feb 19, 2011 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9111421 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2010 | Jan 24, 2011 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9111421 | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2010 | Dec 21, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 519254001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2021 | Nov 24, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7669667 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-002895 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2016 | Oct 29, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7837715 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2013 | Dec 17, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7837715 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2013 | Nov 14, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7837715 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2011 | Jun 18, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 9111421 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2011 | Feb 19, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 9111421 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2011 | Jan 24, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 9111421 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2010 | Dec 21, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-716741 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC716741 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 20, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC716741 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2011 |
| MC716741 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 9, 2010 | REVOKED | Nov 3, 2016 |
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
3 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87431165 | PUYALLUP WA | WA | Level 2 | BOYD, E.G. SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.128B-CLWV, 392.2-SLLCP, 395.24 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 85895888 | CHENEY WA | WA | Level 2 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 83491401 | SNOQUALMIE PASS WA | WA | Level 3 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2SLSNC | No |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 83079822 | POST FALLS ID | ID | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 396.17C-PI, 393.55E-B | No |
| May 1, 2024 | 81598372 | HOBART WA | WA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.32(b) | No |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 79698696 | WB | WA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 79344637 | HUETTER PORT OF ENTRY | ID | Level 2 | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2), 393.9(a) | No |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 79367358 | SC53 CLE ELUM WESTBOUND | WA | Level 2 | BOYD SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.78, 393.55(d)(3) | Yes |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 79042725 | SC68 TOKIO EASTBOUND | WA | Level 3 | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 10, 2023 | 78598748 | BUTTE SCALE | MT | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records