FMCSA Carrier Profile
TRANS-STATES EXPRESS INC
Cincinnati, OH
Active
Authority Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 2 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0th pct · 27 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC164776
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
25 yrs, 2 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC164776
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZQ3966
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy MZI 97903142
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
238162
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 21, 1983
Authority Granted
June 13, 2001
Annual Mileage
1,244,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7750 Reinhold Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ronald Begley
Officer 2
John Mcmahon
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Safety Percentile
0th percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (27)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLDR2LDLU7750 | 1 | Passed |
| July 29, 2024 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR6NSNR4021 | 1 | Passed |
| June 27, 2024 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLDRXKSLE9736 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2026 | US | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV9TSWL1804 | 1 | Passed |
| July 23, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR6SSWE9447 | 0 | Clean |
| December 23, 2024 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV2NSNR4016 | 0 | Clean |
| July 22, 2024 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLDR4LDLU7751 | 0 | Clean |
| April 22, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 20, 2025 | OH | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR2LDLU7747 | 1 | Passed |
| June 18, 2024 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV7RDUN2237 | 0 | Clean |
| February 17, 2026 | OH | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR8NSNR4022 | 1 | Passed |
| September 16, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FTL · 3AKJGLDR6LDLU7749 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 27 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH18
KY3
IN2
MD1
PA1
TN1
and 1 more state
Equipment on Record (42)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJGLDR6LDLU7749 | Ftl | 3 | — |
| 1JJV532D7KL113154 | Wabash Nat | 2 | — |
| 1JJV532D7KL113364 | Wanc | 2 | — |
| 1JJV532D9KL113155 | Wabash Nat | 2 | — |
| 3AKJGLDR2LDLU7747 | Freightlin | 2 | — |
| 3AKJGLDR2LDLU7750 | Frht | 2 | 1 |
| 3AKJHHDR8NSNR4022 | Freightlin | 2 | — |
| 3AKJHLDR6SSWE9447 | Freightlin | 2 | — |
| 3H3V532K6NS536090 | Hytr | 2 | — |
| 1FUJA6CG16PW63776 | Freightlin | 1 | — |
Showing 10 of 42 units
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 25, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 20, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 13, 2001 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| March 31, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 28, 1991 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 26, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 31, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 25, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo | Cancellation Pending | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
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