TACOMA MOVING AND STORAGE
USDOT 312895 • DBA: TMS MOTORFREIGHT SERVICE • 1314 EAST 26TH STREET, TACOMA, WA, 98421-2602
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 18K AT 11309 | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2658429R | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| UNIGARD SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | MA611047 | ON FILE | Nov 14, 1992 | Mar 26, 1998 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2658429R | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9UZ62 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2001 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9UZ62 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2001 | Dec 5, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9UZ62 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2001 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9UZ62 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2001 | Dec 5, 2006 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM004154 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2000 | Nov 15, 2001 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM004154 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2000 | Nov 15, 2001 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MA61-1047 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 1997 | Nov 15, 2000 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MA61-1047 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 1997 | Nov 15, 2000 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MA 61-10 47 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 15, 1995 | Mar 26, 1998 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 2135549 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 1994 | Nov 15, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2658429R | CARGO | Nov 15, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2658429R | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | 18K AT 11309 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9UZ62 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2006 | Dec 5, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9UZ62 | CARGO | Dec 5, 2006 | Dec 5, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9UZ62 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9UZ62 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM004154 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM004154 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | MA61-1047 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2000 | Nov 15, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | MA61-1047 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2000 | Nov 15, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | MA 61-10 47 | CARGO | Mar 26, 1998 | Mar 26, 1998 |
| NAMECHG | UNIGARD SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | MA611047 | BIPD | Mar 26, 1998 | Mar 26, 1998 |
| CANCEL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | 2135549 | CARGO | Nov 15, 1995 | Nov 15, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-202615 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-202615 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC202615 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC202615 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC202615 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 1998 |
| MC202615 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 1998 |
| MC202615 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 1998 | REVOKED | Nov 21, 2018 |
| MC202615 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 1998 | REVOKED | Nov 21, 2018 |
| MC202615 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC202615 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC202615 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 21, 1988 | REVOKED | Nov 21, 2018 |
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
2 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516A-HMPS | HM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(b)(3) | 392.9(b)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (20 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
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATTLE | MERCER STREET BLK 150 | ...MU0088 | TMS MOTORFREIGHT SERVICE |
| Oct 25, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TACOMA | I-5*125.00 | ...122912 | TMS MOTORFREIGHT SERVICE |
| Oct 7, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2009 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2008 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2007 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2001 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events