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TVS INC

DOT 273403
MC 163871
Entity Carrier
2221 17TH STREET NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory6 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
273403
ACTIVE

Overview

TVS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2026, based in Birmingham, Alabama, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 109 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0.5347593582887701%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
35.80246913580247%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 5.5
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
268 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

190
Inspections, 24 mo
182
Violations, 24 mo
37
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-07
393.75A3-TAOLTIS — Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-19
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 (Unit 1)
2026-08-19
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-08-12
390.17 — Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain (Unit D)
2026-07-09
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-07-09
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-09
393.9A-LRLI — Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-07-09
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-07-09
392.2-SLLFC — State/Local Laws - Following too closely (Unit D)
2026-07-09
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-07-09
393.9A-LRLI — Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-07-09
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-06-30
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-06-30
393.9A-LSLIWR — Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-06-30
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-06-26
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-26
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-26
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-26
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-26
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-26
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-26
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-26
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2026-06-26
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 (Unit D)
2026-06-18
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-06-10
393.205C-WR — Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. (Unit 2)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units109
Drivers107
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-163871

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TVS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 273403 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does TVS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is TVS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.5347593582887701% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does TVS INC operate?
It runs 109 power units with 107 drivers on file.

Contact TVS INC

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Physical Address
2221 17TH STREET NORTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204
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