TLC LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 3471295 • 4900 THISTLE LN, LK IN THE HLS, IL, 60156
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-1136261 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 6, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT5154114541 | ON FILE | Sep 10, 2024 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP87995A | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2022 | Sep 10, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060653 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 10, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060653 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060653 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 10, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5154114541 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP87995A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060653 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2022 | Sep 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1060653 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1060653 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1136261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2024 |
| MC1136261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2022 |
| MC1136261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2021 |
| MC1136261 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 17, 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
6 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(1) | 395.15(g)(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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 84624044 | POST FALLS ID | ID | Level 1 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.9A-LRLI | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 82479903 | FARGO ND | ND | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 85003517 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 81769690 | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 80094486 | Roadside | NE | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 79785646 | FARGO SCALE W OF I-29 ON I-94 | ND | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 79771902 | ST. CROIX WEIGH STATION | MN | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 79149082 | SC68 TOKIO EASTBOUND | WA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 78377902 | BEACH SCALE | ND | Level 3 | — | 1 | 395.15(g)(1) | 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TURTLE | IH 039 SB | ...161671 | TLC LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 3, 2023 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 2 | Outside of Elm Creek | I-80 | ...136654 | TLC LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 12, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRESTON JUNCTION | I-80 MP 182.6 | ...027368 | TLC LOGISTICS INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records