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TRI NATIONAL INC

2040 LITTLE HILLS EXPESSWAY · Saint Charles, MO 63301

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  • MC #492993
  • USDOT #1266329 USDOT Active
  • 831
    Power Units
  • 1090
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRI NATIONAL INC 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 07/28/2025 · last updated Jul 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/28/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 102,525,377 (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 Texas — 544 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 544 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 73 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 49 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 44 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 14 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 11 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 11 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 25 states over the past 24 months: TX (544), AR (73), IL (49), LA (44), TN (37), MO (37), IN (34), GA (24), MS (24), MI (18), OK (16), KY (16), +13 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Saint Charles, Missouri.

Safety Record

208 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 21
    Injury
  • 38
    Tow
  • 61
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.35 165 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 52 Vehicle Maintenance 2.23 332 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 3 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 2

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 525
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 163 unique codes

Critical 54

  • 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 zone7× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× 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 ATIS41× OOS×40 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak28× OOS×28 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS23× OOS×19 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed6× OOS×4 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
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation13× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove4× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× 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
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged5× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× 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
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 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 Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STYCISSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× 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 surface2× 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 leak7× 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
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp29× 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
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× 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
  • 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 18

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit20× 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, other19× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely6× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane5× 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 violation41× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers3× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 19

  • 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
  • 395.3A2-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 current2× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically5× 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.10× 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.6× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.3× 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.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
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.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 72

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail 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
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection20× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle16× 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 03/01/199813× 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

Locations

Physical Address
TRI NATIONAL INC
2040 LITTLE HILLS EXPESSWAY
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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