TL TRANSPORTS LLC
USDOT 3473216 • 3519 FINISH LINE DR, GAINESVILLE, VA, 20155
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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2021 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Dec 20, 2021 |
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
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 87484461 | SPOTSYLVANIA VA | VA | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 393.55C1-B, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 84945213 | Roadside | VA | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 83953891 | Roadside | VA | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 80938606 | DOSWELL VA | VA | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | 392.2, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.60(c) | Yes |
| Nov 17, 2023 | 80263827 | Roadside | VA | Level 3 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 80014700 | RT 30 @ INTERSTATE 95 | VA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.9(a), 393.60(c), 392.2 | No |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 79480491 | RT 30 @ INTERSTATE 95 | VA | Level 2 | EASE SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 393.203(c) | 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | TIDEWATER TRAIL | ...885570 | TL TRANSPORTS LLC |
| Aug 4, 2021 | DC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | WASHINGTON | 1 NEW YORK AVENUE NW | ...885570 | TL TRANSPORTS LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA-2024-0041-US1887 | Apr 9, 2024 | 382.711(b) | $2,000 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records