FMCSA Carrier Profile
TRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC
Cincinnati, OH
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs, 3 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0th pct · 26 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC170794
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Protective Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MF-005307
AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MZI93019067
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WMC2059357
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
240663
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 9, 1983
Authority Reinstated
May 12, 1998
Annual Mileage
2,773,628 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1718 Ralston Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Phone
Owner / Officer
Shane G. Qualls
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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
26
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
16
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (26)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXFB002LDLZ8076 | 0 | Clean |
| June 29, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLDR8GSGX0527 | 0 | Clean |
| February 28, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALXFB002LDLZ8076 | 0 | Clean |
| February 25, 2026 | AR | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB008JDJT4891 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| April 22, 2024 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 4 | 2 OOS |
| April 22, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | — | 1 | Passed |
| September 21, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB006JDJT4887 | 0 | Clean |
| October 21, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB009HDHK1694 | 1 | Passed |
| May 21, 2024 | AR | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB001JDJT4893 | 1 | Passed |
| April 21, 2024 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| May 20, 2025 | NV | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALXFB000HDHK1793 | 0 | Clean |
| October 19, 2025 | NM | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALXFB009LDLZ2632 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 26 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN7
AR5
NM5
TX4
IL2
KY1
and 2 more states
Equipment on Record (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3ALXFB009HDHK1694 | Freightlin | 4 | — |
| 3ALXFB001JDJT4893 | Freightlin | 3 | — |
| 1GR1P0627RT541430 | Great Dane | 2 | — |
| 1GR1P0629RJ617712 | Gdan | 2 | 1 |
| 3ALXFB002LDLZ8076 | Frht | 2 | — |
| 3ALXFB008JDJT4891 | Freightlin | 2 | 1 |
| 3H3V532KXRS266612 | Hyundai Tr | 2 | — |
| 5V8VC5325RT416111 | Cimc Vehic | 2 | 1 |
| 5V8VC5326RT416215 | Vang | 2 | — |
| 1DW4C5329NEA91232 | Stoughton | 1 | — |
Showing 10 of 25 units
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 30, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 12, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 21, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 31, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 18, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 20, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 20, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 27, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| May 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
| Cargo | Cancellation Pending | |
| March 9, 1998 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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