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Carrier profile · USDOT 180162 · MC-153367

TRANSX LTD

403 power unitsavg 7.1 yrNational · 37 statesCENTREPORT, MB
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-153367 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
403Power units
304 observed · MCS-150
428Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo12.6%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal9
12 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

403 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.1 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 52-yr authority, 13% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is TRANSX LTD safe to work with?

Is TRANSX LTD safe to load? TRANSX LTD (USDOT 180162, MC-153367) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CENTREPORT, MB, operating 403 power units and 309 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 926 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.6% (below the 22.26% national average), with 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Safety

926 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark

Vehicle OOS 12.6% (24-mo)302 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)607 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%

OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national

7.3% now● Stable

Holding near 7.3% — under the 22.26% national benchmark.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Expected band
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
0.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 403-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
Registered power units
403
Inspections · 24 mo
608
Annualized
304 / yr
Coverage
0.8 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

  • 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving144
  • 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance49 · 7 OOS
  • 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance48 · 14 OOS
  • 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance32 · 25 OOS
  • 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance32
  • 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance21 · 8 OOS
  • 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance19
  • 395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance14
  • 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance12
  • 393.95 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)Vehicle Maintenance11
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Authority & insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)Filed with FMCSA

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$5M BIPD · 4 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+1 earlier
Truck Exchange · 93–95
Royal · 95–00
National Interstate · 03–18
19932018

No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.

4 insurer eras · collapsed from 8 filings
InsurerPeriodLimitRenewals
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYJul 2003Dec 2018$5M2
VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.Jul 2000Jul 2000$5M2
ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANYMay 1995Aug 2000$5M3
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGEOct 1993May 1995$5M1
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Equipment & fleet

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150)
403
Observed power (24 mo)
304
Trailers (towed)
428

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

7.1 yr
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
29%
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 37 states · 24 mo

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusNational
revealed
States observed36
US states
Inspections · 24 mo605
ND busiest

Inspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo

Home base
CENTREPORT, MB
2595 INKSTER BLVD
Top corridor
ND ⇄ MB
ND 141 · SD 76 · MT 72
Density
fewermore
Shade = roadside inspections, last 24 mo.
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Network & fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

Last 12 months: 14 trucks also ran under 14 other carriers

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 3268296USDOT 3856894USDOT 4330741USDOT 834269USDOT 4324571USDOT 4552335USDOT 3786231USDOT 3978087Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (100 trucks · 77 carriers)

Shares a registration email domain with other carriers

@transx.com4 carriers: USDOT 310416USDOT 707675USDOT 3209034

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)403
Observed (24 mo)304
Shared w/ other carriers100

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & contact

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

Location

Operation
Interstate· Hazmat

Registration

Officer
Derek Lachaine
USDOT / docket
180162 · MC-153367
First registered
06/01/1974
Last MCS-150
01/06/2026 · 3,738,875 mi (2025)
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 02/07/1996
D-U-N-S

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

403Power units
309Drivers
309CDL drivers
3,738,875Annual mileage
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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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Reviews

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Frequently asked

What is TRANSX LTD's USDOT number?

TRANSX LTD's USDOT number is 180162, and its motor carrier number is MC-153367.

Is TRANSX LTD authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, TRANSX LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is TRANSX LTD's safety record?

TRANSX LTD has a 12.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 926 roadside inspections, with 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is TRANSX LTD's fleet?

TRANSX LTD operates 403 power units and 309 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is TRANSX LTD based?

TRANSX LTD is based in CENTREPORT, MB, with roadside inspections recorded across 37 states.