TVT TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 4140008 • DBA: TVT • 2075 W SCRANTON AVE, PORTERVILLE, CA, 93257
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1587168 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RM2CA00001-241 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VPP 4900066-09 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | RM2CA00001-241 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VPP 4900066-09 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1587168 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 2023 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 180 inspections
Violation Summary (131 violations from latest 100 of 180 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 16 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 4 | 3 | 6 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | 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-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BRC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VBF | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83B | Exhaust - Discharging below the fuel tank or filler pipe | 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 (180 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | r UNINCORPORATED | MANNING AVENUE | ...VK1594 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 29, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEND | NE 2ND ST & NE BURNSIDE AVE | ...VK1611 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 28, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-165 | ...VK1592 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 11, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RUTHERFORD ROAD | ...VK1530 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 8, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | YUCAIPA | 34.018838/-117.099169 | ...VK1617 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 5, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.118191/-118.219883 | ...VK1528 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 22, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.115346/-118.376309 | ...VK1533 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 7, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.850979 / -119.946619 | ...VK1566 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 27, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.871816 / -121.277582 | ...VK1562 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 21, 2024 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | SR-85 @ M147 | ...VK1561 | TVT |
| Sep 26, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | UNINCORPORATED | 41.999063/-121.610044 | ...VK1556 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 11, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.053946/-120.553880 | ...VK1551 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 31, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MERCED | 37.047450/-120.617470 | ...760843 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 4, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PASO ROBLES | 35.642772/-120.684256 | ...VK1623 | TVT |
| Jul 3, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.365183 / -120.660367 | ...VK1559 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 23, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COACHELLA | HIGHWAY 86/7930ft S of AVENUE 52 | ...VK1570 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 6, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.273380/-120.451770 | ...MR9989 | TVT |
| Apr 27, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.311307/-117.473989 | ...VK1577 | TVT TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records