COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC
USDOT 213699 • 900 N INDIANA AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64120
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP31809A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2017 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA-K95028 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2010 | Apr 8, 2011 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K95028 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2396252(U) | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2004 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2396252(U) | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2004 | Jul 15, 2010 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2396252(U) | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2004 | Jul 15, 2010 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2396252(U) | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2004 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2396252(U) | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2004 | Dec 14, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2396252(U) | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2004 | Dec 14, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9DK24 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 1999 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9DK24 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 1999 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9DK24 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 1992 | Jun 30, 1999 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CIP 9-DK24-21 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 1991 | Jun 30, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP31809A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K95028 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K95028 | CARGO | Apr 8, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2396252(U) | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2010 | Jul 15, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2396252(U) | CARGO | Jul 15, 2010 | Jul 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2396252(U) | CARGO | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2396252(U) | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2396252(U) | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2004 | Dec 14, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2396252(U) | CARGO | Dec 14, 2004 | Dec 14, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9DK24 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9DK24 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CIP 9-DK24-21 | CARGO | Jun 30, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9DK24 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC162242 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2017 |
| MC162242 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2017 |
| MC162242 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 16, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC162242 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC162242 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2010 |
| MC162242 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2010 |
| MC162242 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC162242 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC162242 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC162242 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC162242 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC162242 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 1, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC162242 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 17, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC162242 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 17, 1983 | TRANSFERRED | Jul 1, 1991 |
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
4 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (19 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | 539TH AVE | ...J86006 | COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC |
| May 30, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | I-670 | ...FB6501 | COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC |
| Apr 4, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLATHE | I35 | ...400577 | COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC |
| Jan 26, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Omaha | N 13TH ST | ...136493 | COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COUNCIL BLUFFS | HARRY LANGDON & E 29TH AVE | ...BK9699 | COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | TONKAWA | MM 212 | ...BU7264 | COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC |
| Oct 29, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | K47 | ...BV6669 | COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC |
| Jun 16, 2021 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MIAMI | WILL ROGERS TURNPIKE (I-44) | ...195913 | COMMERCIAL TERMINAL SERVICE INC |
| Oct 29, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2019 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2018 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2017 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2017 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2016 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2015 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2014 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2013 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events