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Freight Carrier · Dover, DE

TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC

Name: TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC
Address: 951 CLARA ST, DOVER, DE, 19904, US
Telephone: (713) 451-8884

951 CLARA ST · Dover, DE 19904

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #566208
USDOT #1510668 USDOT Active

66
Power Units
60
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC is a Dover, DE freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Delaware. This company has 66 truck(s) in their fleet and 60 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-566208 and their USDOT number is 1510668.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/07/2025 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/07/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 9,348,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment
Construction

Safety Record

50 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
2
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.75 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.44 22 Vehicle Maintenance 6.77 106 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 4

Inspection Summary

210
Total
83
Clean
127
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 123 unique codes

Critical 37

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak7× OOS×7 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge4× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required4× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp14× OOS×2 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.49(j)No valid medical waiver in drivers possession1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Hours of Service 13

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× 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 Time3× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD2× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner7× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.3× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 66

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× SW 7
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.5× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
393.209B-STWLSteering - Steering wheel lash (free play) exceeds regulatory limit1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt10× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19986× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit5× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× 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 wear4× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system4× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20012× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.50Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19974× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak4× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown3× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation2× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken3× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.86(a)(2)Rear Impact Guard having improper width - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 19981× SW 2
393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored9× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC
951 CLARA ST
DOVER, DE 19904

Mailing Address

TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC
5931 SCHURMIER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77048

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TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 123 unique codes

Critical 37

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 66

Unsafe Driving 6

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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