TANX TRANSPORT INC
TANX TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 37 power units and 41 drivers, based in Brampton, ON. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 7.7% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TANX TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2779401) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AllAmerican Agents of Process • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2779401/ As of: Sep 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 10% vs peer median 15.6% (better). n=28193 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
1 active liability filing
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2015-07-29 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
-
InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 25, 2025
-
Process AgentAllAmerican Agents of ProcessBOC-3 on file
-
Operating AuthorityMC925228ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 32 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 45 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.69% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TANX TRANSPORT INC had 13 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 7.7%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 1.0.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in OH (4) and MI (2).
7.7% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 37 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 41 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,193 ACTIVE carriers operating 18–56 power units (±50% of this carrier's 37 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 16, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Comanche T | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.58 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88953984 | Sep 8, 2026 | OH | 2 | PIQUA OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55C1-B | No |
| 88952648 | Sep 8, 2026 | OH | 2 | PIQUA OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88395207 | Jul 13, 2026 | MI | 3 | AMBASSADOR BRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.60E | No |
| 86797936 | Jan 13, 2026 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85986431 | Oct 6, 2025 | OH | 2 | CONNEAUT OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85762135 | Sep 11, 2025 | MI | 1 | BLUEWATER BRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85666674 | Sep 2, 2025 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85338622 | Jul 24, 2025 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84709922 | May 16, 2025 | AR | 2 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83746328 | Jan 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83580119 | Jan 8, 2025 | OH | 2 | CAMBRIDGE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83233572 | Nov 20, 2024 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83043828 | Oct 28, 2024 | WI | 2 | WISCONSIN RAPIDS WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82436033 | Aug 17, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i94-eb-@-water-st |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82408776 | Aug 16, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81955153 | Jun 19, 2024 | NY | 3 | LEWISTON NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| 81483716 | Apr 29, 2024 | MI | 3 | DAVIS HWY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80711592 | Jan 29, 2024 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.47(e), 393.53B-B | No |
| 79664430 | Sep 13, 2023 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55(d)(3) | No |
| 79643220 | Sep 11, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-swartz-creek-rest-area(i69-eb) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79283061 | Jul 29, 2023 | MI | 3 | WB I-96 AT MERRIMAN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79230891 | Jul 25, 2023 | WV | 3 | BIRCH RIVER |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA7302001045 | Jun 20, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2015 | MC925228-C | Original MC Certificate | Certificate | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64045454 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T35324 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 20, 2021 | Jul 25, 2025 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T35324 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 20, 2021 | Aug 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T35324 | BIPD | — | Jul 25, 2015 | Jul 20, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
Aug 16, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Jul 25, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Jul 20, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Jul 29, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIQUA OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| AMBASSADOR BRIDGE | MI | 1 | 0 |
| BLUEWATER BRIDGE | MI | 1 | 0 |
| DAVIS HWY | MI | 1 | 0 |
| WB I-96 AT MERRIMAN | MI | 1 | 0 |
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
Related Records
All cross-references Authority, BOC-3, explainers, and more
-
Ontario (Canada) carriers
All carriers based in Ontario (Canada)
-
Brampton carriers
Carriers based in Brampton, ON
-
Stations in Ontario (Canada)
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC925228
common · ACTIVE · MC
-
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
-
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
AllAmerican Agents of Process
BOC-3 process agent · 108,554 carriers served
-
22 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
1 reportable crash
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop