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TMK TRANSPORT INC
Sunset, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
61.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 10 driver inspections — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3901916 · MC 1437748
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1437748 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
61.5% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
61.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 10 driver inspections — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 30, 2024; first granted September 2, 2022 (4 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 36.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1437748
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
GEiCO Marine Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9300095839
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3901916
MC Number
MC-1437748
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 15, 2022
Authority First Granted
September 2, 2022
Authority Reinstated
January 30, 2024
Annual Mileage
233,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Sunset, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate36.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.7pp higher)
61.5% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
6 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL3
TN3
TX2
AL1
AZ1
IA1
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
5
Flatbed
4
Dry Van
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4925N1382279 | 8 | 5 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL1NG160453 | 7 | 4 |
| 2021 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DTXMED42507 | 6 | 3 |
| 2023 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4932P3065916 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4826R6333892 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Stc | Dry Van · Class 7 | 2SFMN0369S1104596 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63R3DL3PG578020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL6LG261888 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL2RG414676 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Horizon Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 3H7GF4020SR009002 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 4P53F493293065916 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | 4020000140 | JENNINGS FL | II | 1 | 1 | MIAMI CONTAINER REPAIR CO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W3DTXMED42507 4P53F4925N1382279 |
FL DD66HT FL FLCR07 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | 3227000985 | PAINESVILLE OH | II | 2 | 1 | ALLEN ADAMS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W3DTXMED42507 4P53F4925N1382279 |
FL DD66HT FL FLC407 |
| 393.110B1-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | 4895001386 | BELLEVIEW FL | I | 4 | 1 | T | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HORIZON TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DTXMED42507 3H7GF4020SR009002 |
FL DD66HT CO DAZJ86 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 27, 2025 | 000P141J5G | NB I35 CLEAR LAKE, IA | I | 2 | 1 | SHIPYARD SUPPLY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL6LG261888 4P53F4925N1382279 |
FL DD76FL TX NONE |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 28, 2025 | V251952845 | US 285 MM 389, TX | II | 4 | 1 | UNITED RENTALS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRHL1NG160453 16V3F4826R6333892 |
FL DD67HT FL 02EYPK |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 9, 2025 | 7103028939 | GARSON CHECKSITE, NV | I | 1 | — | KEEP VEL;OCITY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRHL1NG160453 4P53F4925N1382279 |
FL DD67HT FL 02EYPK |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 21, 2025 | I039261368 | STANTON TN | I | — | — | WESANCO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W3DTXMED42507 4P53F4932P3065916 |
FL DD66HT FL 17BEES |
| April 30, 2025 | 1489002370 | OZARK AL | I | 1 | — | TMK TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM STC |
3C63RRHL2RG414676 2SFMN0369S1104596 |
FL DH02GM FL 82FCAC |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | SPSEI00840 | GREENWICH EB, NJ | III | — | — | DELTA TEE INTERNATIONAL INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRHL1NG160453 4P53F4925N1382279 |
FL DD67HT FL 02EYPK |
| February 27, 2025 | I033AG1661 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 1 | 1 | DELTA TEE INTERNATIONAL, INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRHL1NG160453 4P53F4925N1382279 |
FL DD67HT FL 02EYPK |
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED RENTALS | 3 | July 28, 2025 |
| DELTA TEE INTERNATIONAL INC | 2 | February 28, 2025 |
| MIAMI CONTAINER REPAIR CO | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| ALLEN ADAMS | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| SHIPYARD SUPPLY | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| KEEP VEL;OCITY | 1 | July 9, 2025 |
| WESANCO | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| CON GLOBAL | 1 | January 28, 2025 |
| GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL | 1 | December 18, 2024 |
| FREIGHTLINE CARRIER SYSTEMS | 1 | August 31, 2024 |
| COSENTINO | 1 | August 27, 2024 |
| ESCO-FMN MFG | 1 | April 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 31, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 30, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 4, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 2, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 15, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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