TVS INC

DOT #273403 • MC #163871 • DBA: DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT
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TVS INC is a motor carrier based in BIRMINGHAM, AL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 273403 and MC number 163871. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1986, a span of roughly 40 years. TVS INC reports a fleet of 109 power units and 107 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Building Materials, Beverages, Paper Products, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 195 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.51% and 5 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of February 2004. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
TVS INC
DBA Name
DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT
DOT Number
273403
MC Number
163871
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
May 21, 1986

Location

Physical Address
2221 17TH STREET NORTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204
Mailing Address
PO BOX 5545
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35207

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
109
Total Drivers
107
Truck Units
109
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Building Materials Beverages Paper Products General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for TVS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

195
Total Inspections
109
Inspections with Violations
32
Inspections with OOS Violations
0.51%
Driver OOS Rate
37.8%
Vehicle OOS Rate
5
Reportable Crashes
1
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Feb 24, 2004

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for TVS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 163871 Active Active Inactive

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2020-03-01 00:00:00
Cargo 2011-03-01 00:00:00
Bond 1982-12-15 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where TVS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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Crash & Inspection Details

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