COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC

USDOT 213699 • 900 N INDIANA AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64120

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
213,699
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8168008095
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
845,409
Physical Address
900 N INDIANA AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64120

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 1, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-162242ACTIVEUnknownJun 21, 2017
Common CarrierMC-162242ACTIVEUnknownJun 21, 2017

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP31809AON FILEJul 1, 2017Jan 7, 2026
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA-K95028ON FILEJul 1, 2010Apr 8, 2011

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-K95028CANCELLEDJul 1, 2010Jul 1, 2017
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2396252(U)REPLACEDDec 14, 2004Jul 1, 2010
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2396252(U)CANCELLEDDec 14, 2004Jul 15, 2010
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2396252(U)CANCELLEDDec 14, 2004Jul 15, 2010
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2396252(U)REPLACEDDec 14, 2004Jul 1, 2010
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2396252(U)REPLACEDJan 1, 2004Dec 14, 2004
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2396252(U)REPLACEDJan 1, 2004Dec 14, 2004
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGO9DK24REPLACEDJun 30, 1999Jan 1, 2004
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9DK24REPLACEDJun 30, 1999Jan 1, 2004
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9DK24REPLACEDSep 9, 1992Jun 30, 1999
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOCIP 9-DK24-21REPLACEDJan 16, 1991Jun 30, 1999

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP31809ABIPD/PrimaryJan 7, 2026Jan 7, 2026
CANCELACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-K95028BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2017Jul 1, 2017
CANCELACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-K95028CARGOApr 8, 2011Apr 8, 2011
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2396252(U)BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2010Jul 15, 2010
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2396252(U)CARGOJul 15, 2010Jul 15, 2010
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2396252(U)CARGOJul 1, 2010Jul 1, 2010
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2396252(U)BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2010Jul 1, 2010
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2396252(U)BIPD/PrimaryDec 14, 2004Dec 14, 2004
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2396252(U)CARGODec 14, 2004Dec 14, 2004
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9DK24BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2004Jan 1, 2004
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9DK24CARGOJan 1, 2004Jan 1, 2004
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CIP 9-DK24-21CARGOJun 30, 1999Jun 30, 1999
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9DK24BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 1999Jun 30, 1999

Authority Action History (14 events)

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Authority Action History (14 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC162242COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 5, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 21, 2017
MC162242CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 5, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 21, 2017
MC162242MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 16, 2013Unknown
MC162242COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 14, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 21, 2011
MC162242COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 18, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 29, 2010
MC162242CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 18, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 29, 2010
MC162242CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 6, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC162242COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 6, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC162242COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 16, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC162242CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 16, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC162242MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 10, 1990Unknown
MC162242MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 1, 1989Unknown
MC162242MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 17, 1987Unknown
MC162242MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 17, 1983TRANSFERREDJul 1, 1991

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
25%
Unsafe Driving
35%

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

Inspections
19
Violations
33
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
31.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
5.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (33 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (33 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.126B-CIMCargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (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 t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
31.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+8.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.74vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 27, 202687181312WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 27, 202586507435D20IALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16No
Sep 24, 202585865283PLATTE CITY MOMOLevel 2STOUGHTON INTERMODAL CHASSIS2393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.126B-CIMYes
Aug 21, 202585556534RoadsideNELevel 3AJAX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 16, 202585001848RoadsideKSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2395.24D-ELDPT, 393.95A4-EENANo
May 7, 202584649698PLATTE CITY MOMOLevel 2JANSTEEL INTERMODAL CHASSIS4393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.45D-B, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Jan 9, 20258357668537 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 1CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS8393.48A, 393.45DLPC, 396.3A1BYes
Oct 14, 202482910876OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 2JANST INTERMODAL CHASSIS3393.9A-LHLI, 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.45B2-BNo
Aug 19, 202482435830OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 7, 202482342603KANSAS CITY MOMOLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 22, 202482184340EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS3393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Jul 15, 202482120215WAVERLY RT 6 SCALENELevel 3CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2No
May 7, 202481546495WAVERLY RT 6 SCALENELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 17, 202481441475HARRISONVILLE MOMOLevel 1HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS5393.45(b)(2), 393.45(d), 393.55(d)(1)Yes
Mar 19, 202481141315I-80 WB AT 72ND STNELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Oct 23, 202380000832KANSAS CITY MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 22, 202378983195RoadsideMOLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 9, 202378864037WAVERLY RT 6 SCALENELevel 2STRI SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(1)Yes
May 24, 20237873123729 H4S WATSONMOLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 35.7% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 5, 2025NEINJURY01Not Reported539TH AVE...J86006COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC
May 30, 2025KSTOW00KANSAS CITYI-670...FB6501COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC
Apr 4, 2025KSTOW00OLATHEI35...400577COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC
Jan 26, 2024NETOW00OmahaN 13TH ST...136493COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC
Jan 16, 2024IATOW00COUNCIL BLUFFSHARRY LANGDON & E 29TH AVE...BK9699COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC
Feb 24, 2022OKTOW00TONKAWAMM 212...BU7264COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC
Oct 29, 2021KSTOW00K47...BV6669COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC
Jun 16, 2021OKINJURY01MIAMIWILL ROGERS TURNPIKE (I-44)...195913COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC
Oct 29, 2019IATOW00
Jun 28, 2019KSINJURY01
Jun 20, 2019IAINJURY01
Mar 19, 2019IATOW00
Dec 14, 2018MOINJURY01
Dec 28, 2017IATOW00
Nov 22, 2017MOTOW00
Sep 18, 2017NEINJURY02
May 9, 2017MOTOW00
Jan 6, 2017NETOW00
Oct 6, 2016MOTOW00
Jul 11, 2016NEINJURY01
Jul 31, 2015IAINJURY02
Dec 16, 2014IATOW00
Aug 27, 2014NETOW00
Jul 5, 2013NETOW00
Apr 19, 2013IATOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 7, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 5, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in NE
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 30, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 4, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 16, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 24, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 16, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in OK
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 29, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 28, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 20, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 19, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 14, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 28, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 22, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 18, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2017
Authority
Jun 21, 2017
Authority
May 9, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 6, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 6, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 11, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 31, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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