TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2812773 • DBA: TLS • 8800 PERRY HIGHWAY, ERIE, PA, 16509
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-937804 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 28, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000194 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000194 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2022 | Jan 5, 2025 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000194 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | PCA-0000004 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2020 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | PCA-0000004 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2020 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000324 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0115281001 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 22, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0115281001 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | AUS4000233-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2807041 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2015 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2807041 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2015 | Dec 15, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0000194 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0000194 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0000194 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | PCA-0000004 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | PCA-0000004 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000324 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2020 | Dec 5, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0115281001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2019 | Dec 22, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0115281001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | AUS4000233-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2807041 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2807041 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC937804 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2025 |
| MC937804 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2024 |
| MC937804 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2019 |
| MC937804 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2018 |
| MC937804 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2017 |
| MC937804 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 2015 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 6 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45A-AJS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (38 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...240843 | TLS |
| Feb 27, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0008 S | ...JL5426 | TLS |
| Apr 29, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DUNMORE BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...602795 | TLS |
| Dec 21, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIVERPOOL BOROUGH | ROUTE 0011 S | ...JU3474 | TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 16, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSH | ROUTE 0147 S | ...248071 | TLS |
| Mar 12, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANTRIM TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...JU3423 | TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBURG CITY | ROUTE 0130 E | ...230340 | TLS |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records