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Freight Carrier · Saint Charles, MO

TNI

Name: TNI
Address: 2040 LITTLE HILLS EXPY, SAINT CHARLES, MO, 63301-3743, US
Telephone: (800) 870-0560

2040 LITTLE HILLS EXPY · Saint Charles, MO 63301-3743

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #492993
USDOT #1266329 USDOT Active

831
Power Units
1090
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TNI is a Saint Charles, MO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 831 truck(s) in their fleet and 1090 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-492993 and their USDOT number is 1266329.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/04/2026 · last updated Sep 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name TRI-NATIONAL LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/04/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 106,723,427 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

215 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

2
Fatal
19
Injury
42
Tow
63
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.36 171 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 46 Vehicle Maintenance 2.02 324 Drugs / Alcohol 0 3 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 4

Inspection Summary

1
Total
1
Clean
515
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 162 unique codes

Critical 57

392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine2× OOS×2 SW 10
392.4A-UIDriver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone8× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone6× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× SW 10
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS56× OOS×54 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak25× OOS×25 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS20× OOS×17 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed5× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 8
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation16× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material2× SW 8
393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged3× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.6× OOS×6 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle12× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface3× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak5× OOS×1 SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× OOS×1 SW 3
392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70D-CDTSDNSCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp24× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
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
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
395.3B1-PROPNDriving after 60 hours on duty in a 7 day perioed. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 17

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit19× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV8× SW 7
392.16Failing 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, other18× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely7× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane5× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving4× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.3× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit29× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation48× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers4× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 18

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
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically4× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner13× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.8× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids7× 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.5× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× 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.1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 70

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection17× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle13× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt13× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199811× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear9× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:6× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× 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 wear3× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.3× SW 4
393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer2× SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle2× 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.2× SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch2× SW 4
393.41-BNPB-SPRBrake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake1× SW 4
393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 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
393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories18× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher10× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative7× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).5× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing4× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective7× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective4× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed3× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed3× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing3× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TNI
2040 LITTLE HILLS EXPY
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301-3743

Mailing Address

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 162 unique codes

Critical 57

Unsafe Driving 17

Hours of Service 18

Vehicle Maintenance 70

Locations

Location on Map

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