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TSM TRANSPORTATION INC

8671 LONESTAR RD · San Diego, CA 92154

Authorized: Property
(619) 787-2939 Tap to call
  • MC #648373
  • USDOT #1777224 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TSM TRANSPORTATION INC is a San Diego, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-648373 and their USDOT number is 1777224.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/03/2025 · last updated May 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/03/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 687,796 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: CA (29), WA (10), OR (3), NE (2), NV (1), US (1), ID (1), IL (1), CO (1), AZ (1), NM (1), MT (1). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.26 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.43 9 Vehicle Maintenance 7.82 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 1

Inspection Summary

  • 52
    Total
  • 26
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 57 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber4× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
TSM TRANSPORTATION INC
8671 LONESTAR RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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