TRI-STATE FOREST LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3284823 • DBA: RHL LOGISTICS • 2105 SHERIDAN AVE, SPRINGFIELD, OH, 45505
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-1039207 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Property Broker | MC-1039207 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9326100 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 615111953 | ON FILE | Feb 14, 2020 | Mar 16, 2023 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 34T0210224 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 34T0210223 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9412612 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2019 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9412612 | REPLACED | May 14, 2019 | Feb 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9326100 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | 34T0210224 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | 34T0210223 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9412612 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615111953 | SURETY | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9412612 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1039207 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2023 |
| MC1039207 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 1, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC1039207 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 31, 2019 | — | 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
8 states • 108 inspections
Violation Summary (141 violations from latest 100 of 108 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 23 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDPPNS | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 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:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1II-CDBUC | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 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 (108 inspections)
Showing 50 of 108
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHEATLAND TWP | 25TH | ...420222 | TRI-STATE FOREST LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jul 24, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARRODSBURG | US0127 | ...404448 | TRI-STATE FOREST LOGISTICS LLC |
| Mar 6, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF) | CR 11 | ...335507 | TRI-STATE FORREST LOGISTICS |
| Dec 23, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | PORTAGE ST | ...881906 | RHL LOGISTICS |
| Nov 28, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANTON TWP | MICHIGAN | ...881098 | TRI-STATE FOREST LOGISTICS LLC |
| Nov 9, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BALDWYN | 45 | ...335504 | RHL LOGISTICS |
| Sep 20, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LANSING | JOLLY | — | TRI-STATE FOREST LOGISTICS LLC |
| Apr 21, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 62 | ...404374 | TRI-STATE FOREST LOGISTICS LLC |
| Apr 5, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | I69 | ...360609 | TRI-STATE FOREST LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FRANKFORT (FRANKLIN CO) | KY0676 | ...LN3096 | TRI-STATE FOREST LOGISTICS LLC |
| Dec 9, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTON | I 0071 | ...189419 | RHL LOGISTICS |
| Aug 26, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DES PERES | IS 270 | ...128349 | TRI STATE FOREST LOGISTICS LLC |
| May 26, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF) | CR 0329 | ...189418 | RHL LOGISTICS |
| Sep 29, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records