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Company CheckT C L INC · DOT 639590

2032 PLAINFIELD PIKE, CRANSTON, RI, 02921

DOT# 639590 MC# 300215 Cranston, Rhode Island 30 years

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Power Units

Drivers

Crashes (24-Month)

$750,000

Insurance

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Inspections

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Public record

3 events tracked · latest Jun 2, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓

Safety & compliance 3

Jun 2, 2026
Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
Sep 15, 2025
Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
Jan 14, 2025
Roadside inspection, 3 violations (no OOS).

Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Contact Details

Phone(401) 223-4400

Email[email protected]

Physical Address2032 PLAINFIELD PIKE, CRANSTON, RI, 02921

Mailing AddressPO BOX 20379, CRANSTON, RI, 02920

Other Companies at This Address

Address2032 PLAINFIELD PIKE, CRANSTON, RI 02921

Others here

Distinct phones

Active

Company	DOT	Phone	Status
GREYLAWN FOODS INC	82422	(401) 223-4400 shared ×3	Active
T C L INC this company	639590	(401) 223-4400 shared ×3	Active
TRI-CORE LOGISTICS INC	2236058	(401) 943-0716	Active
AFTER DINNER DISTRIBUTORS INC	371147	(401) 944-4194	Inactive
ATLANTIC REFRIGERATED TRUCK LINES INCORPORATED	1081024	(401) 223-4400 shared ×3	Inactive
H E A INC	13655	(401) 946-1122	Inactive

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

DocketMC300215

CommonActive

ContractActive

BrokerNot Active

Operating30 years

Company Overview

T C L INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Cranston, Rhode Island. The company has been in operation for 30 years, registered with the FMCSA on 05/02/1996. The fleet consists of 2 power units and 9 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 63,122 miles (2024). With zero crashes across 4 inspections, T C L INC maintains an excellent safety record. Insurance coverage of $750,000 is on file through ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Common, Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, T C L INC has a Trust Score of 95/100 (Excellent).

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 10 · 2 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage63,122 miles

Mileage Year2024

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

Interstate

Intrastate

CDL

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatNo

Safety Summary

Safety RatingNot Rated

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS50.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Insurance

Amount$750,000

Type91X

Effective03/03/2020

CompanyARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #1020095020

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet2 units

Drivers9

Mileage63,122 mi

Operating30 years

MCS-15001/2026

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Driver Inspections

Total2

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Below National Average

Vehicle Inspections

Total2

Out of Service1

OOS Rate50.0%

National Avg20.7%

Above National Average

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

1 · 0 OOS -

2024

1 · 0 OOS =

2025

2 · 1 OOS ▲

2026

1 · 0 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 Jun 2026, 3 inspections, 1 resulted in out-of-service (33.3% OOS rate).

Vehicle Out-of-Service 1 OOS

Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

6 roadside violations across 3 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 4 violations · 1 OOS

Unsafe Driving 2 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 (5)

Date	State	Level	Location	Violations	OOS	Driver Viol	Vehicle Viol	Vehicle OOS	HazMat
06/02/2026	MA	Driver-Only (Level III)	MA	1	0	0	1	0	-	▲Detail
09/15/2025	CT	Walk-Around (Level II)	STONINGTON	2	1	0	2	1	-	▲Detail
01/14/2025	CT	Walk-Around (Level II)	SOUTH WINDSOR	3	0	0	3	0	-	▲Detail
01/17/2024	MA	Driver-Only (Level III)	H-ATTLEBORO	2	0	1	1	0	-	▲Detail
07/03/2023	RI	Driver-Only (Level III)	BURRILLVILLE RT 102	1	0	1	0	0	-	▲Detail

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections2

Vehicle Maintenance 2 viols

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
34	CARGO	HANOVER INSURANCE CO.	IHV8172293	$0	08/15/2005	09/14/2006	Cancelled
34	CARGO	HANOVER INSURANCE CO.	IHV8172293	$0	08/15/2005	08/02/2006	Replaced
34	CARGO	HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY	02 MS TD7328	$0	08/02/2006	04/19/2020	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY	1000047506	$750,000	07/03/2010	03/29/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY	1000047506	$750,000	07/03/2010	03/03/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY	1000040322	$750,000	07/03/2008	07/03/2010	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY	1000040322	$750,000	07/03/2008	07/28/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LTS000231	$750,000	07/03/2007	07/03/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	470954	$750,000	07/03/2006	03/03/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	462909	$1,000,000	07/03/2005	07/03/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	454789	$1,000,000	07/03/2004	07/03/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	447960	$1,000,000	07/03/2003	07/03/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	470954	$750,000	04/27/2007	07/03/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 2091710-0	$1,000,000	04/25/2003	07/03/2003	Replaced
34	CARGO	PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.	T202100685	$0	04/12/2002	04/12/2003	Cancelled
34	CARGO	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	M91MZI80377904	$0	04/12/1999	05/12/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.	T102100685	$1,000,000	04/12/1998	04/12/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	330081	$1,000,000	04/12/1997	04/12/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	310086	$1,000,000	04/12/1996	04/12/1997	Cancelled
34	CARGO	THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.	MT840763	$0	04/12/1996	04/12/1999	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY	1020095020	$750,000	03/03/2020	03/03/2020	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY	1020071553	$750,000	03/03/2018	03/03/2020	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY	1020071553	$750,000	03/03/2018	04/08/2020	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY	1020016598	$750,000	03/03/2013	03/03/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	470954	$750,000	03/03/2007	04/27/2007	Cancelled
34	CARGO	ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY	IMC I20822752 001	$0	01/01/2005	08/15/2005	Replaced

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC300215	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	08/18/2005	-	-
MC300215	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	08/18/2005	-	-
MC300215	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/07/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/09/2004
MC300215	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/07/2002	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/27/2002
MC300215	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/06/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/02/2008
MC300215	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/06/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/02/2008
MC300215	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/06/2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/29/2007
MC300215	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/06/2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/29/2007
MC300215	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/06/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/05/2006
MC300215	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/06/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/05/2006
MC300215	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/08/2003	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/20/2003
MC300215	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/08/1997	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/20/1997
MC300215	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/08/1997	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/20/1997
MC300215	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	04/26/1996	REVOKED	06/30/2003
MC300215	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	04/26/1996	REVOKED	07/11/2005

No revocation records.

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95/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown, from 100 to 95

Starts at 100−5 totalFinal 95

Vehicle out-of-service rate above national average−5

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Insurance coverage and carrier are on file with FMCSA.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

No Unsatisfactory rating on file.

What's lowering this score

-5

Vehicle out-of-service rate above national average

Vehicle OOS 50% vs national avg 20.72%.

Where this company lands, risk scales

Vehicle out-of-service rate−5 of 5

0 pts · low risk−5 pts · high risk

Vehicle OOS 50% vs national avg 20.72%.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers) knockout	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

T C L INC

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Company Overview

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Mileage

Drivers

Equipment

Safety Summary

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Quick Facts

Safety & Inspection Data

Safety Trends by Year

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

Inspection Records (5)

Safety Performance Percentiles

Licensing & Insurance

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