TKMS LLC
USDOT 907719 • 1780 HIGHWOOD E, PONTIAC, MI, 48340
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 21169720005 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2022 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5K149308 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5K149308 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2020 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 5K149308 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 15, 2019 | Feb 8, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 5K149308 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2019 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP926652801 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 15, 2011 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KK02100114 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 6, 2002 | Mar 18, 2008 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 1074235247 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2000 | Dec 6, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21169720005 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5K149308 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5K149308 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 5K149308 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2021 | Feb 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 5K149308 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP926652801 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | KK02100114 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2008 | Mar 18, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA 1074235247 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2002 | Dec 6, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-393302 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-393302 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC393302 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2021 |
| MC393302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2021 |
| MC393302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2020 |
| MC393302 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2020 |
| MC393302 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 29, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC393302 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 29, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC393302 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 2011 | REVOKED | Mar 18, 2019 |
| MC393302 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 14, 2000 | REVOKED | Mar 18, 2008 |
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 • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (217 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 54 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 18 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 11 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 9 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 6 | 5 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 6 | 6 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 6 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 5 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 3 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(c) | Coupling devices defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2SAFCH-ATTCH | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | W I 94 | ...449923 | TKMS LLC |
| Nov 29, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORION TWP | JOSLYN | ...449921 | TKMS LLC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROWNSTOWN TWP | I 75 | ...349110 | TKMS LLC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | SPRINGWELLS | — | TKMS LLC |
| May 1, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | I-94 FWY | ...449920 | TKMS LLC |
| Apr 15, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | I-75 | ...431822 | TKMS LLC |
| Apr 2, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH TWP | 5 MILE | ...431820 | TKMS LLC |
| Nov 2, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORION TWP | LAPEER | ...431821 | TKMS LLC |
| Aug 22, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | N I 75 | ...431821 | TKMS LLC |
| Aug 16, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMFIELD TWP | SQUARE LAKE | ...UF1736 | TKMS LLC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | South Rockwood | SYLVANIA | ...427061 | TKMS LLC |
| Jul 22, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORION TWP | LAPEER | — | TKMS LLC |
| Apr 12, 2023 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ASH TWP | TELEGRAPH | ...449915 | TKMS LLC |
| Mar 31, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | E I 96 | ...449922 | TKMS LLC |
| Jan 20, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOVI | NOVI | ...449910 | TKMS LLC |
| Nov 15, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASH TWP | I 275 | ...449910 | TKMS LLC |
| Nov 1, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON HEIGHTS | I 75 | ...467649 | TKMS LLC |
| Oct 21, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN HILLS | I75 | ...597815 | TKMS LLC |
| Sep 16, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUBURN HILLS | I 75 | ...392248 | TKMS LLC |
| Feb 25, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DEARBORN | I94 | ...305229 | TKMS LLC |
| Feb 21, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | I 94 | ...449923 | TKMS LLC |
| Jan 17, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN PARK | I 75 | ...392242 | TKMS LLC |
| Jan 14, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | JEFFERSON | ...449909 | TKMS LLC |
| Jan 5, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | M-10 FWY | ...462654 | TKMS LLC |
| Jul 7, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | W I 94 SERVICE DRIVE | ...360766 | TKMS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events