TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC
USDOT 2438407 • 1101 MICHIGAN AVE, ST LOUIS, MI, 48880
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-668388-00 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 2015120115 | ON FILE | Apr 7, 2015 | Apr 15, 2021 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 2015120115 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2015 | Apr 7, 2015 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 2015120115 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2015 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881779 02 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881779 01 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00486X | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2013 | May 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00486X | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-668388-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2015120115 | SURETY | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2015120115 | SURETY | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881779 02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2015120115 | SURETY | Apr 7, 2015 | Apr 7, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881779 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00486X | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00486X | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC841373 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2021 |
| MC841373 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2016 |
| MC841373 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2016 |
| MC841373 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 15, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC841373 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2015 |
| MC841373 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2015 |
| MC841373 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 10, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC841373 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 10, 2013 | — | 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
7 states • 63 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from 63 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | 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:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (63 inspections)
Showing 50 of 63
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARINETTE | USH 041 SB | ...UN5969 | TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jan 19, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALLEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...230406 | TANDEM SPECIALIZED, INCORPORATED |
| Sep 3, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | S US 131 | ...UA1667 | TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jul 9, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TEKONSHA TWP | I69 | ...VG9110 | TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC |
| Nov 29, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROCKERY TWP | W I 96 | ...NL8601 | TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jun 4, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST LANSING | RAMP 003E | — | TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH TWP | I-275 | ...UN5965 | TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC |
| Nov 11, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTHFIELD TWP | N US 23 | ...NL8596 | TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jul 21, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FENTON TWP | NBUS23 | — | TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jun 2, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGEPORT TWP | I-75 | ...KS5801 | TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC |
| Nov 11, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2018 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2016 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2016 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events