TESSENDERLO KERLEY INC

USDOT 29948 • 2910 N 44TH ST SUITE 100, PHOENIX, AZ, 85018

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
29,948
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6028998399
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,300,000
Physical Address
2910 N 44TH ST SUITE 100, PHOENIX, AZ, 85018
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 23, 2003
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-309814ACTIVEUnknownNov 28, 2003

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISAH 0767 6980ON FILEOct 23, 2003Oct 23, 2003
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/ExcessBE3096380ON FILEDec 29, 1995Dec 29, 1995

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNKA012655603CANCELLEDDec 31, 1998Oct 23, 2003
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNKA 0126556-02REPLACEDDec 31, 1997Dec 31, 1998
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNKA0126556REPLACEDDec 29, 1995Dec 31, 1997
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNKA0126556REPLACEDDec 29, 1995Dec 29, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELRELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYNKA012655603BIPD/PrimaryOct 23, 2003Oct 23, 2003
TERM/REPLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISAH 0767 6980BIPD/PrimaryOct 23, 2003Oct 23, 2003
TERM/REPLRELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYNKA 0126556-02BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 1998Dec 31, 1998
TERM/REPLRELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYNKA0126556BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 1997Dec 31, 1997
TERM/REPLRELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYNKA0126556BIPD/PrimaryDec 29, 1995Dec 29, 1995
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABE3096380BIPD/ExcessDec 29, 1995Dec 29, 1995

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC309814CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 28, 2003DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 24, 2003
MC309814MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 12, 1996Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
40
Violations
16
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
16

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
3
May
5
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

12 states40 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (16 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (16 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3E3-MC390.3E3-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.40vs nat'l 1.80
-1.40 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 9, 202687252320SUMNER COUNTY - 191KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 10, 202687018122RoadsideNVLevel 2PETE TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Sep 24, 202585881227CODY SCALEHOUSEWYLevel 2BREN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 15, 202585790221RoadsideKSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 31, 202585390541BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-BALACNo
Jun 17, 202585005603BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 11, 202584931365ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 11, 202584958347KENNEWICK WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1393.11A1-LCHLNo
Jun 10, 202584943758FILLMORE UTUTLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER2393.60D, 393.11A1-LTSMYes
Jun 2, 202584853221WICHITAKSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 20, 202584772737BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 14, 202584731491IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 1PETE TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 6, 202584592101KAY POEOKLevel 1BREN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 28, 202584257113BRAMAN POEOKLevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 18, 202584190353BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 6, 202584062210US 60/ I-35OKLevel 2STAIN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 5, 202584062217RoadsideOKLevel 2BREN SEMI-TRAILER1390.3E3-MCNo
Feb 5, 202583786138LIMA MTMTLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 15, 202583645079BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 15, 202583644240BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Nov 11, 202483151350BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER4393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Oct 14, 202482897978HUNTINGTON ORORLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 1, 202482274704HUNTINGTON ORORLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 29, 202482257044BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60(d)No
Jun 20, 202481968856MALAD CITY IDIDLevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 28, 202481761621BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2BRENNER TA SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 13, 202481647894PERRY PORT OF ENTRY SBUTLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 25, 202481475395CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 14, 202480869141INKOM IDIDLevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 30, 202480743185CIMARRON TURNPIKEOKLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 18, 202480637913I-35 EXIT 214OKLevel 2BEAL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 4, 202480551113CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 3POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 20, 202380232917BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1396.3A1-OALNo
Nov 16, 202380184771BILLINGS WB INSPECTION FACILITMTLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 11, 202379899145FAREWELL BEND POEORLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 7, 202379633335PERRY PORT OF ENTRY NORTHBOUNDUTLevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 9, 202379367310PERRY PORT OF ENTRY SOUTHBOUNDUTLevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 1, 202379288919I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 1AUTOCAR STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 25, 202378492361BRAMAN SCALESOKLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 24, 202378492334KPOEOKLevel 1BEAL SEMI-TRAILER1396.3(a)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 7.1% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
16
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
13

Crash History (16 records)

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Crash History (16 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 30, 2024CATOW00UNINCORPORATED36.678177/-119.708916...648531TESSENDERLO KERLEY INC
Jul 2, 2021OKTOW00PONCA CITYS AVE & FRANKLIN...9JD484TESSENDERLO KERLEY INC
May 27, 2020CATOW00
Dec 17, 2018OKTOW00
Oct 27, 2017KSTOW00
Jul 6, 2016CAINJURY01
Jul 30, 2014KSTOW00
Apr 27, 2012WAFATAL10
Apr 5, 2011KSTOW00
Feb 15, 2010WATOW00
Feb 25, 2008OKINJURY01
Feb 13, 1997AZTOW00
Jul 5, 1993TXINJURY01
Jan 15, 1993MI00
Sep 29, 1992CA00
Dec 23, 1990OR00

Compliance Timeline

23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 30, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 2, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 27, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 17, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 27, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 6, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 30, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 27, 2012
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Apr 5, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 15, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 25, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 28, 2003
Authority
Oct 23, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 23, 2003
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 1997
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 1997
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 29, 1995
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 29, 1995
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Excess
Jul 5, 1993
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 15, 1993
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 29, 1992
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 23, 1990
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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