TESSENDERLO KERLEY INC
USDOT 29948 • 2910 N 44TH ST SUITE 100, PHOENIX, AZ, 85018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-309814 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 28, 2003 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH 0767 6980 | ON FILE | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Excess | BE3096380 | ON FILE | Dec 29, 1995 | Dec 29, 1995 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA012655603 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1998 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA 0126556-02 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 1998 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA0126556 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 1995 | Dec 31, 1997 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA0126556 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 1995 | Dec 29, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA012655603 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH 0767 6980 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 0126556-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1998 | Dec 31, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA0126556 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA0126556 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 1995 | Dec 29, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BE3096380 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 29, 1995 | Dec 29, 1995 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC309814 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2003 |
| MC309814 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 12, 1996 | — | 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
12 states • 40 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 40 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (40 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
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.678177/-119.708916 | ...648531 | TESSENDERLO KERLEY INC |
| Jul 2, 2021 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | PONCA CITY | S AVE & FRANKLIN | ...9JD484 | TESSENDERLO KERLEY INC |
| May 27, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2018 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2017 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2014 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2012 | WA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2010 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2008 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 1997 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 1993 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 1993 | MI | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 1992 | CA | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 1990 | OR | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records