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CORD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
DBA: Ctsi
Earth City, MO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 290794 · MC 186407
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1986
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-186407 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on February 5, 2014; first granted May 5, 1986 (40 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $75,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC186407
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 106031090
Vanliner Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AVA3475000
Vanliner Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy CGV3475001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo · required
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
290794
MC Number
MC-186407
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 1, 1987
Authority First Granted
May 5, 1986
Authority Reinstated
February 5, 2014
Annual Mileage
94,120 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4119 Rider Trail North, Earth City, MO 63045
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steve Patterson
Officer 2
Stephen Ryan
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold Goods
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO2
AL1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6MJ430345 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK84LM16019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5321WL113180 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5327AL229007 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | W182009535 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO | II | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKYDP9X6MJ430345 1KKVE5321WL113180 |
MO 17KT2P KY 8575PB |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | 2078000816 | HEFLIN AL | II | 3 | 1 | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKYDP9X6MJ430345 1KKVE5327AL229007 |
MO 17KT2P MO 4850PB |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | W096003133 | ST CLAIR MO | I | 9 | 4 | CORD MOVING AND STORAGE COMPANY | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJA6CK84LM16019 |
MO 00AP8H |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 30, 2024 | 4070320524 | IL-15, IL | II | — | — | CORD MOVING AND STORAGE CO | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVABTAK92HK10749 |
MO 93AD4G |
| January 24, 2024 | 4249470010 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B, IL | III | — | — | CORD MOVING AND STORAGE | Straight Truck |
FRHT |
1FVACWDT0GHGZ5277 |
MO 62KE4B |
| October 19, 2023 | 1353000019 | ADAIRSVILLE GA | III | 3 | — | DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN KENTUCKY |
1FUJA6CK67LV31478 1KKVE53269L228023 |
MO 92ANOW MO NO PLATE |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| October 18, 2023 | 5084N83L7D | VAUGHN INSPECTION STATION, NM | II | 3 | 2 | DEANDRE HALL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB KENT |
1XP4D49X0CD154037 1KKVE5127TL105616 |
MO 20AR5S MO 7172PE |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21B | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| October 18, 2023 | CV44374618 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT KENT |
3AKBGDDV9ESFR1145 1KKVE5128YL202380 |
MO 54KM1A MO 75L6UR |
| 396.3A1-CH | OOSBrake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | 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 | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CORD MOVING AND STORAGE | 3 | November 19, 2025 |
| DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY | 1 | October 19, 2023 |
| DEANDRE HALL | 1 | October 18, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Household Goods |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| February 5, 2014 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| February 5, 2014 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 9, 2013 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| January 23, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 27, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| January 18, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| December 31, 2012 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 31, 2012 | Cargo | On file |
| November 4, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
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American Trucking Associations
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