Tri State Communications Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Redding, CA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 9 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 9 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 87% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 87% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 95% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 70% | 89% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 1 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 3 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.87 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3.30 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.25 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state CA accounts for 100% of activity. Activity outside home state (CA): 0%.
| Unsafe Driving |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | 3922SLSCR | State/Local Laws - CMV safety chains | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 393112C | Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 39343DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 39311A1LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 39375GTAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |