TKM TRUCKLINE INC
USDOT 3464942 • 1246 APPALOOSA WAY, BARTLETT, IL, 60103
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-1132258 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02488577 | ON FILE | Aug 12, 2020 | Aug 12, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02488577 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1132258 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 26, 2020 | — | 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
10 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87463101 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9 | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87408466 | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA | IA | Level 2 | XL SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.16, 395.24C2III | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87270240 | GALION OH | OH | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.82DUMT | No |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87139438 | I-80 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 86739201 | EB I 94 & 20 MM | MI | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 86677019 | Roadside | WY | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.83G, 396.7A-UOC | Yes |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86370278 | LAFAYETTE IN | IN | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.9A-LBL, 396.3A1-BALAC, 395.24 | Yes |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 86276159 | MONTICELLO UT | UT | Level 3 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 383.71H, 392.2-SLL | No |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 85924216 | SALOME AZ | AZ | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.55C1-B | No |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 85759837 | CHARLESTON MO | MO | Level 3 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 85723651 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARLINGEN | S 29000 ED CAREY DR | ...KJ3629 | TKM TRUCKLINE INC |
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records