TRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC
60-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Cincinnati, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 240663
- MC
- MC170794
- Based
- Cincinnati, OH
- Contact
- 5137694774 · shane@tcsohio.com; safety@tcsohio.com
What this carrier is
TRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC is a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator based in Cincinnati, OH. Operating footprint: 60 power units, 60 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC170794 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and intermodal containers. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (May 28, 2010).
Fleet composition on file: 27 owned tractors, 33 term-leased tractors, 200 trip-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 727 motor carriers operating 60 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 34.56 | 26.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 13.20 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 4.22 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 102.97 | 29.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.40 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 60-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 240663: 36 inspections across 9 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 25, 2026 in AR.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 |
| Hours-of-Service | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 |
| Total violations | 54 (15 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and intermodal containers on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (200 trailers against 60 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 727 peer carriers operating 60 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 22 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 54 violations.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running over-the-road lanes with 60 power units on file.
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