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Company CheckTRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC · DOT 240663
1718 RALSTON AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45223
DOT# 240663 MC# 170794 Cincinnati, Ohio 42 years
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60
Power Units
60
Drivers
0
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
34
Inspections
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Public record

5 events tracked · latest Jun 23, 2026 Show details
Safety & compliance 4
  • Feb 25, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
  • Feb 5, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
  • Nov 18, 2025
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Oct 19, 2025
    Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
Insurance 1
  • Current
    Active insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameTRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC
DOT Number240663
MC Number170794
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationCincinnati, Ohio
Added12/09/1983
MCS-15005/12/2026

Contact Details

Phone(513) 769-4774
Fax(513) 769-0239
Physical Address1718 RALSTON AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45223
Mailing Address1718 RALSTON AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45223

Other Companies at This Address

Address1718 RALSTON AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OH 45223
This looks like a commercial registered-agent / virtual office address. Sharing such an address is legal and common — many legitimate carriers use a registered agent for mail, insurance and compliance. It is not by itself a sign of any problem.
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Others here
1
Distinct phones
2
Active
CompanyDOTPhoneStatus
TRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC this company240663(513) 769-4774Active
U S CONTAINER SYSTEMS INC661334Active
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC170794
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating42 years

All Docket Numbers

MC170794

Company Overview

TRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company has been in operation for 42 years, registered with the FMCSA on 12/09/1983. The fleet consists of 60 power units and 60 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 2,985,885 miles (2024). The carrier transports General Freight, Intermodal Containers. With zero crashes across 34 inspections, TRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC maintains an excellent safety record. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.. Active operating authorities include Common, Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, TRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC has a Trust Score of 95/100 (Excellent).

Cargo Transported

General FreightIntermodal Containers

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Mileage

Annual Mileage2,985,885 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

60
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
60
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatYes

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS30.8% avg 20.7%
Last Review10/17/2018

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/03/2026
CompanyPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
Policy #MF-005307

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet60 units
Drivers60
Mileage2,985,885 mi
Operating42 years
MCS-15005/2026

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total21
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total13
Out of Service4
OOS Rate30.8%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 10/17/2018 | Rated: 05/28/2010

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS
2023
6 · 2 OOS
2024
19 · 3 OOS
2025
7 · 1 OOS
2026
2 · 2 OOS
Crashes

No crashes on record.

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Feb 2026 — 17 inspections, 3 resulted in out-of-service (17.6% OOS rate).

Vehicle Out-of-Service 4 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

14 roadside violations across 17 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.

ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 9 violations · 4 OOS
Unsafe Driving 5 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results — not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (34)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
02/25/2026 AR Walk-Around (Level II) HOPE AR 5 1 0 0 5 1 -
02/05/2026 NM Full (Level I) LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY 2 2 0 0 2 2 -
11/18/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
10/19/2025 NM Full (Level I) GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY 1 1 0 0 1 1 -
10/07/2025 TX Full (Level I) IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
05/20/2025 NV Walk-Around (Level II) INDIAN SPRINGS 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
04/18/2025 AR Driver-Only (Level III) WEST MEMPHIS AR 1 0 0 0 0 0 -
04/02/2025 NM Driver-Only (Level III) SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
02/28/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) ON US HWY 54 929 FT S OF S BOO 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
12/17/2024 KY Full (Level I) LOUISVILLE 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
11/18/2024 IN Walk-Around (Level II) SEYMOUR IN 2 0 0 0 0 0 -
10/21/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) BIRDSEYE IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/21/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) LOWELL IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/18/2024 AR Driver-Only (Level III) LITTLE ROCK AR 2 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/11/2024 TX Walk-Around (Level II) IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
07/30/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-39 N/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
07/02/2024 TX Walk-Around (Level II) IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
05/21/2024 AR Walk-Around (Level II) WEST MEMPHIS AR 1 0 0 0 0 0 -
04/22/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 W/B 119 MM 1 0 0 0 0 0 -
04/22/2024 IN Walk-Around (Level II) SEYMOUR IN 6 2 0 0 0 2 -
04/21/2024 TN Driver-Only (Level III) MANCHESTER TN 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
04/17/2024 TX Full (Level I) IH-10 EAST BOUND AT 14 0 9 0 5 0 -
03/10/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) COLUMBUS IN 2 0 0 0 0 0 -
03/06/2024 IN Walk-Around (Level II) LOWELL IN 6 5 0 0 0 5 -
03/02/2024 AR Walk-Around (Level II) HEMPSTEAD CO (HOPE EAST STN) 1 1 0 0 1 1 -
02/26/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-57 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
01/10/2024 IN Walk-Around (Level II) SELLERSBURG IN 2 0 0 0 0 0 -
01/05/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) JEFFERSONVILLE IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
12/19/2023 KY Walk-Around (Level II) LOUISVILLE 1 1 0 0 1 1 -
12/11/2023 MO Driver-Only (Level III) CHARLESTON MO 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/06/2023 TN Driver-Only (Level III) COFFEE COUNTY SCALES 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/31/2023 IN Driver-Only (Level III) 47.3MM I65 NB 1 0 1 0 0 0 -
08/19/2023 MO Driver-Only (Level III) E2N STEELE, MO 1 0 1 0 0 0 -
08/03/2023 IL Walk-Around (Level II) RT 17 1 1 0 0 0 1 -

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimarySTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000072606171$1,000,00010/11/201705/01/2018Cancelled
34CARGOUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CIM14797069100$007/01/199705/18/1998Replaced
34CARGOUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CIM 147970691 00$007/01/199707/01/1997Replaced
34CARGOINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.TR4761A$006/23/199607/01/1997Replaced
34CARGOTHE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO.IM7477766$006/18/198606/23/1996Cancelled
34CARGOAGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYMZI93019067$006/01/201006/01/2010Replaced
34CARGOLEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY7155464$006/01/200706/01/2010Replaced
34CARGOUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONBCM21122$006/01/200606/01/2007Cancelled
34CARGOUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONBCM15537$006/01/200506/01/2006Cancelled
34CARGOFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI 97434515 - PITTS$006/01/200206/01/2002Replaced
34CARGOFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIOMXI 97434515 - PITTS$006/01/200206/01/2005Replaced
34CARGOLEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY8529733$006/01/200106/01/2002Replaced
34CARGOXL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY500975$006/01/200006/01/2001Cancelled
34CARGOXL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY500 975$005/18/199806/01/2000Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MF-005188$1,000,00005/01/202405/24/2025Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MF-005188$1,000,00005/01/202405/01/2025Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MF-005188$1,000,00005/01/202305/01/2024Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MF-005188$1,000,00005/01/202305/01/2025Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA063-81-1575$1,000,00005/01/202205/01/2023Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0171981001$1,000,00005/01/202105/01/2022Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryTHIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANYFNCAP00004200$1,000,00005/01/202005/01/2021Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000072606191$1,000,00005/01/201905/01/2020Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000072606181$1,000,00005/01/201805/01/2019Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000072606171$1,000,00001/01/201711/02/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000072606171$1,000,00001/01/201710/11/2017Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000072606$1,000,00001/01/201601/01/2016Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000072606$1,000,00001/01/201601/01/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY10000725606$1,000,00001/01/201601/29/2016Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY10000725606$1,000,00001/01/201601/01/2016Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO1391247$1,000,00001/01/201501/01/2016Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.TP9880843 03$1,000,00001/01/201401/01/2015Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.TP9880843 02$1,000,00001/01/201301/01/2014Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.TP9880843 01$1,000,00001/01/201201/01/2013Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP9880509$1,000,00001/01/201101/01/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIATP9880164 01$1,000,00001/01/201001/01/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.352291$1,000,00001/01/200901/01/2010Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.349200$1,000,00001/01/200801/01/2009Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.346267$1,000,00001/01/200701/01/2008Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.343486$1,000,00001/01/200601/01/2007Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.340434$1,000,00001/01/200401/01/2006Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.ATM 100 103$1,000,00001/01/200403/02/2004Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.ATM 100 103$1,000,00001/01/200401/01/2004Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.ATM086002$1,000,00001/01/200201/01/2004Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.ATM086002$1,000,00001/01/200201/01/2002Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYLHT1000082$1,000,00001/01/200101/01/2002Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYLHT1000083$1,000,00001/01/200101/01/2001Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYLHT1000083$1,000,00001/01/200101/01/2001Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryXL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY1-TP0002020-1$1,000,00001/01/199801/01/2001Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryXL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTP-000 20 20-1$750,00001/01/199801/01/1998Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY22TP1000033$1,000,00001/01/199802/10/1998Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryFIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUTTP460306$1,000,00001/01/199501/01/1998Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryRELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYET 2398197$1,000,00001/01/199202/13/1995Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/07/2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/31/2015
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/07/2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/31/2015
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/07/2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/21/2009
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/07/2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/21/2009
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/06/2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/22/2010
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/06/2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/22/2010
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/21/2016
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/21/2016
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/18/2014
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/18/2014
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/20/2013
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/20/2013
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/20/2012
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/20/2012
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/27/2011
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/27/2011
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/17/2007
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/17/2007
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/19/2006
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/19/2006
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION10/06/2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/12/2017
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION10/06/2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/12/2017
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/23/1996DISCONTINUED REVOCATION08/08/1996
MC170794MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED05/12/1998--
MC170794MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED05/12/1998--
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION05/07/2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/24/2007
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION05/05/2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/31/2006
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/28/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/30/2025
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/28/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/30/2025
MC170794MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED04/10/1984REVOKED04/29/1998
MC170794MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED04/09/1991REVOKED04/29/1998
MC170794MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED04/09/1991REVOKED04/29/1998
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/06/2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/29/2020
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/06/2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/29/2020
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/04/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/16/2025
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/04/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/16/2025
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/04/2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/01/2019
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/04/2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/01/2019
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/04/2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/01/2018
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/04/2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/01/2018
MC170794COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION01/04/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION01/06/2016
MC170794CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION01/04/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION01/06/2016

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