TRANSPORTATION COMMODITIES INC
DBA: TCI LEASING AND RENTALS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TRANSPORTATION COMMODITIES INC (USDOT 582596) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/582596/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1.1% vs peer median 0.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 9.5% vs peer median 17.2% (better). n=15523 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 64 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 354 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 6 | 12 | 19 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 6 | 12 | 19 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 436 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 263 | 263 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.14% | 8.37% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TRANSPORTATION COMMODITIES INC is a corporation based in COMMERCE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 582596. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 64 power units and 129 drivers, with 436 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TRANSPORTATION COMMODITIES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 64 power units and 129 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Commerce, CA. Across 273 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.2% out-of-service rate, with 23 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
273 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 91% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (174) and AZ (18), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
9.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 21 times.
The fleet comprises 64 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 129 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 15,523 ACTIVE carriers operating 32–96 power units (±50% of this carrier's 64 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 162 | 14 | 8.6% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jan 3, 2026 |
| US (US) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 28, 2024 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 29, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 326 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 129 | |
| Utility | 36 | |
| Great Dane | 29 | |
| Isuzu | 20 | |
| Frei | 11 | |
| Peterbilt | 10 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 13 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | — | 2.78 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (436 rows) View all 436 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88392657 | Jul 13, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 88383162 | Jul 11, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88342624 | Jul 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88243044 | Jun 23, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A1 | No |
| 88239625 | Jun 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 88113955 | Jun 11, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 88122002 | Jun 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 392.2WC | Yes |
| 87954514 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87941186 | May 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B | No |
| 87917796 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87895914 | May 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87876872 | May 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87871474 | May 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87862994 | May 15, 2026 | NE | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-ATIS | No |
| 87854545 | May 13, 2026 | AZ | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87833758 | May 13, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.28-WS-6, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 87789525 | May 6, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 87652580 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87641256 | Apr 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 75A3-TAOL, 21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 87641238 | Apr 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87425086 | Mar 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-e/b-hwy-580,-livermore |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87411978 | Mar 25, 2026 | CA | 2 | LIVERMORE |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87374833 | Mar 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 87336092 | Mar 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-cactus-s/-of-santa-ana |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87326663 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | 3 | LE GRAND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
Recent Crashes (354 rows) View all 354 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6752601038 | Feb 26, 2026 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5302507174 | Dec 18, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AZ0I25074303 | Dec 5, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6852501990 | Dec 4, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0010018443 | Oct 1, 2025 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6552501531 | Sep 18, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0711332554 | Jul 23, 2025 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2652502317 | Jul 7, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0250401886 | Apr 28, 2025 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8602501056 | Apr 2, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5252501161 | Mar 10, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025038259 | Mar 7, 2025 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AZ0I25013249 | Mar 3, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009768869 | Jan 29, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2025004142 | Jan 9, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0I25001842 | Jan 9, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9051240001 | Dec 4, 2024 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS2504245533 | Oct 16, 2024 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009735124 | Sep 27, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6XMEHQE1SR | Jul 17, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8352400469 | May 17, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2024053029 | May 6, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009685278 | Apr 24, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4314020023 | Mar 22, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA7252400185 | Feb 9, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 21 | 2 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 15 | 2 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 13 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 13 | 1 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 12 | 1 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 11 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 11 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 10 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 9 | 1 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 9 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 42 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
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