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TMX INC
Van Wert, OH
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 902993 · MC 246202
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 4 months · first granted 1993
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-246202 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5.3% OOS · 65 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.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated after an inactivation effective June 9, 2026; FMCSA has not published the reinstatement date. Continuous authority: 4 months at most. First granted January 27, 1993 (33 yrs, 9 mo ago).
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC246202
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
4 months
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 months, reinstated after an inactivation effective June 9, 2026; first granted January 27, 1993 (33 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 65 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC246202
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT9484004
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT9484003
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
902993
MC Number
MC-246202
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 31, 2000
Authority First Granted
January 27, 1993
Authority Reinstated
After June 9, 2026
Annual Mileage
1,699,536 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1300 Production Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Ed Ruhe
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
65
Driver Inspections
47
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving19
Hours of Service28
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate13.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.3% of 38 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
12th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
4 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 39 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 39 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 39 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 39 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH28
IN21
KY4
Fleet & Equipment (73)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~48
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
48
Tractor
24
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG0RN624991 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NB9EGXLN250187 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1NN311443 | 4 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSCXB7YLF28596 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH9TN702882 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NB9EG4LN231036 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG8NN311441 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R3994928 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N7680704 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R3012031 | 2 | — |
Show all 73 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG2RN624989 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3NN311444 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG5NN311445 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG6SN661808 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7LN231030 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7RN626107 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG8JN891686 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG9RN624990 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EGXNN311473 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5KN209440 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCK85DN41183 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621FT601701 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628GT603964 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXHL990374 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W36L023409 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W96L981292 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FG217936 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530R3012029 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R3994931 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R3012033 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533R3012025 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25349P643259 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FG217938 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534R3186122 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J3491715 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L7835507 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537R3012030 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538H7984341 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25398P377526 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FG217935 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J3429119 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J3491720 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR3994927 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR3994930 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9XX7J186479 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8JD496325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C0JR984061 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C8JR984020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C8JR984101 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1JR977006 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT708011 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5JR175073 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5JR975601 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5JR975923 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6JR977387 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7JR975597 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7JR975860 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7JR977169 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8JR975494 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8JR975530 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8JR977522 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLT376134 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1MN278006 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3MN278007 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG5LN231026 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG6JN891637 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7NN311446 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53206M604689 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53216M604684 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53236M604671 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53286M603192 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320MM102997 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XHM707762 | 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 (65)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | 1006000727 | GREENSBURG IN | II | 1 | — | MERITOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGEDV7KDKH1218 1UYVS2538H7984341 |
OH PWZ8445 OH TTU4736 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| October 27, 2026 | 1006000721 | GREENSBURG IN | III | 12 | — | MERITOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TR |
4V4NC9EG1NN311443 3H3V532CXMR253075 |
OH PWT4267 OK AX1989 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | 3244001888 | HARRISON OH | I | 1 | — | IFCO SYSTEMS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NB9EG4LN231036 3H3V532C8JR977522 |
IN 2608715 TN U827254 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | 3251001826 | SARDINIA OH | I | — | — | IFCO SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EG9RN624990 1UYVS2539J3491720 |
OH PWW4566 OH TTW9075 |
| August 17, 2026 | 3251001793 | SARDINIA OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NB9EGXLN250187 1UYVS2535L7835507 |
OH PWP2563 OH TTW9076 |
| August 10, 2026 | CV44779886 | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | III | — | — | CARAUSTAR MILL GROUP INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9EG5NN311445 5V8VC5320MM102997 |
OH PWT0057 IN SP849HWS |
| August 1, 2026 | B920000188 | HEBRON, KY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EG3MN278007 |
IN 3669415 |
| June 16, 2026 | 7250002086 | WEST HARRISON IN | II | 2 | — | CARAUSTAR RECOVERED FIBER GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EG0RN624991 1UYVS2534R3186122 |
OH PWW4567 OH TTT2458 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 6665007174 | WEST HARRISON IN | III | 1 | — | KROGER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EG1NN311443 3H3V532C6JR977387 |
OH PWT4267 TN U826647 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | 0634000417 | BUCYRUS OH | III | 1 | — | PRIMARY PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4BC9EH9TN702882 1GRAP0628GT603964 |
OH PXC2578 OH TUA1842 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MERITOR | 4 | October 28, 2026 |
| RSO WM SEYMOUR | 4 | November 21, 2024 |
| IFCO SYSTEMS | 3 | August 25, 2026 |
| KROGER | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| GREIF | 3 | January 20, 2026 |
| SCOTT PET PRODUCTS INC | 2 | December 30, 2025 |
| REHRIG PACIFIC CO. | 2 | November 10, 2025 |
| CARAUSTAR MILL GROUP INC | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| CARAUSTAR RECOVERED FIBER GROUP | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| PRIMARY PACKAGING | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
| AVERY DENNISON #18 | 1 | April 2, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 1 | December 19, 2025 |
19 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 12, 2014 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| October 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 7, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 2, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 4, 2013 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 6, 2000 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 6, 2000 | Active Revoked | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 27, 1993 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Arch Insurance Company | |
| October 10, 2014 | BROKER | On Record |
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