FMCSA Carrier Profile
TM EXPRESS LLC
Seattle, WA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2897142 · MC 973870
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-973870 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
55.6% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 85.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC973870
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP46612A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2897142
MC Number
MC-973870
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 3, 2016
Authority Reinstated
September 13, 2017
Annual Mileage
450,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8727 133rd Pl S, Seattle, WA 98178
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Teklom Tesfay
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
71.4%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 86th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate85.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (65.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH5FN912235 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| June 17, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH5FN912235 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| June 6, 2026 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH5FN912235 | 1 | Passed |
| June 1, 2026 | WA | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9TK99N280228 | 12 | 2 OOS |
| May 27, 2026 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9TK99N280228 | 1 | Passed |
| April 9, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH5FN912235 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| February 26, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9TK99N280228 | 7 | Passed |
| February 23, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH3EN171534 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| February 4, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9TK99N280228 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA9
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5FN912235 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TK99N280228 | 4 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 0R91201 | 3 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 0R90260 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 1P9CP4038PS109191 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S4KT635195 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3EN171534 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126251008037 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 54 ft | LJRC54261G1002165 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 30, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 28, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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