TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION INC
FMCSA Live Status
Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 464
- Drivers · CDL
- 478 · 478
- Annual miles
- 26.5M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 300 | 164 | 0 | 464 |
| Trailers | 1128 | 0 | 0 | 1128 |
Registration
- Organization
- CORPORATION
- FMCSA Rating
- Satisfactory (09-28-2015) · 11 yr old
- Registered
- 06-01-1974 (52 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 03-16-2026 (Address Change)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- CHAD GAREAU
- Officer
- MATT FAURE
Cargo
- High-Risk Cargo
- Livestock
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is about the same as similar fleets.
Similar fleets: interstate fleets of 200–499 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Fatal crashes2 crashes with 3 fatalities in 24 months (most recent Apr 15, 2026).Ask: the accident register and loss runs for these crashes.
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Injury crashes9 crashes with 14 people hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Drivers put out of service4 out-of-service violations against drivers: 2 hours of service, 1 no valid CDL, 1 medical certificate (Nov 2024 – Aug 2026).Ask: driver supervision and dispatch practices.
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Brakes and lightsBrakes are 118 of 464 violations (25%). Brake or light defects led to 33 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
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Falsified logs5 false-log violations in 24 months.Ask: how hours are audited against ELD and fuel records.
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Hazmat violations27 hazmat violations, 5 out of service.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.9% vs 22.3% national; driver 0.7% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
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Dangerous driving: 16
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High speeding: 9
Track record
Inspected about as often as interstate fleets of 200–499 trucks in Texas (about 608 in 24 months would be typical).
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 0.029 | 0.023 |
| Inspections | 0.85 | 0.77 |
| Violations | 0.50 | 0.33 |
| Critical violations | 0.09 | 0.07 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: interstate fleets, 200–499 power units, medium-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
464 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert332 · 74 OOSBrakes 118 · Lights 90 · Tires 42 · Cargo securement 14 · Wheels & hubs 11 · 57 more
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Unsafe driving No alert54 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 27 · Speeding 9 · Phone use 3 · Seat belt 2 · Other 13
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Hours of service No alert47 · 2 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 22 · Over hours limit 12 · No log 8 · False log 5
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Driver fitness No alert4 · 3 OOSMedical certificate 2 · No valid CDL 2
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
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Hazmat27 · 5 OOS
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itCrashes
24 months-
Jul232026TexasProperty damage onlyDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun292026WyomingInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun232026MissouriProperty damage onlyDark - not lighted.
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Jun82026VirginiaProperty damage onlyDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Citation issued.
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Apr162026MississippiProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Apr152026TennesseeFatal · 2 deathsDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.In the news2 dead after vehicle crashed into and went underneath semi-truck on interstate in Rutherford CountyWSMV · Apr 16, 2026
Why this link: FMCSA crash report TN0400501969 (Tennessee Highway Patrol) lists TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION INC’s truck in this crash. This third-party news report covers a crash with the same date, place and number of deaths, matched automatically. It may not name TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION INC and doesn't establish fault. Wrong article?
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Jan222026South DakotaInjury · 3 people hurtSnow road, dark - not lighted, snow, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Nov72025NebraskaInjury · 3 people hurtWet road, dark - lighted, sleet hail, one-way trafficway not divided. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Sep262025ColoradoInjury · 2 people hurtDusk, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Citation issued.
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Sep122025AlabamaInjury · 1 person hurtDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jul202025MissouriInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Jul172025MinnesotaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Hazmat released.
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Mar102025ColoradoFatal · 1 deathDark - lighted, two-way trafficway not divided. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Feb222025GeorgiaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Jan52025KentuckyInjury · 1 person hurtSnow road, daylight, snow, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier.
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Sep252024TexasInjury · 1 person hurtWater(standing moving) road, daylight, rain, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier. FMCSA: not preventable.
About “In the news”: these links go to third-party news reports that FRED Score matched automatically to FMCSA crash records — same date and place, with a truck or bus involved, and the same number of deaths or, for a crash that released hazardous materials, the release — and checked a second time before showing. A link doesn't mean this motor carrier caused the crash: FMCSA crash reports don't assign fault, and news coverage can be incomplete or wrong. FRED Score doesn't verify or endorse what the articles say.
17 more in the FMCSA records below.
2 of the 25 crashes were fatal.
9 of the 25 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
1 of the 25 crashes released hazardous materials.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through May 14, 2026 · no change recorded by FMCSA since- Last on FMCSA's record (May 14, 2026)
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$5,000,000 · GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.on record since Apr 7, 2025 · FMCSA minimum $5,000,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Apr 1994
- Cargo filing
- on file · GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. since Sep 18, 2014
- Broker or forwarder bond
- $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84) · FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND since Oct 27, 2014
- One liability insurer throughout
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's L&I record of May 14, 2026, status since Dec 26, 2023)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
31 filings and 12 authority events since 1976 · FMCSA record through May 14, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Apr 7, 2025GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Liability · $5,000,000 · on fileL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 26, 2023Broker authority revoked (cause not stated)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 27, 2014FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLANDBroker bond (BMC-84) · on file · on fileL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 23, 2014FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Sep 19, 2014cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 23, 2014FMCSA revocation notice for the broker authority, dropped Sep 24, 2014cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 18, 2014GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Cargo · on file · on fileL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 18, 2014GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Liability · $5,000,000 · ended Apr 7, 2025 · superseded by the same policy127 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 1, 2013FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLANDBroker bond (BMC-84) · ended Oct 27, 2014 · insurer name change13 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 31, 2009GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Cargo · ended Sep 18, 2014 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)59 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 31, 2009GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Liability · $5,000,000 · ended Sep 18, 2014 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)59 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Feb 12, 2009Broker authority reinstatedL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 26, 2009Broker authority revoked (cause not stated)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 5, 2009FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLANDBroker bond (BMC-84) · ended Oct 1, 2013 · superseded by the same policy57 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 22, 2007TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANYBroker bond (BMC-84) · ended Jan 18, 2009 · cancellation notice took effect24 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 22, 2007TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANYLiability · $10,000,000 · ended Feb 21, 2007 · cancellation notice took effect1 month in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 19, 2007FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jan 22, 2007opened after TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Feb 21, 2007)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 19, 2007FMCSA revocation notice for the broker authority, dropped Jan 23, 2007opened after TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Feb 21, 2007)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 17, 2007ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYCargo · ended Oct 31, 2009 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Nov 27, 2009 came after the replacement; 33 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2006ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $5,000,000 · ended Jan 22, 2007 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)8 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2006ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $5,000,000 · ended Oct 31, 2009 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Nov 27, 2009 came after the replacement; 41 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 30, 2004FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Sep 14, 2004cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2004ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYCargo · ended Jan 17, 2007 · superseded by the same policy32 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2004ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $5,000,000 · ended Jun 1, 2006 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)24 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2003AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.Cargo · ended Jun 1, 2004 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Sep 26, 2004 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2003AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.Liability · $5,000,000 · ended Jun 1, 2004 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
- Texas (HQ) 144
- Tennessee 42
- South Dakota 34
- Georgia 31
- Colorado 26
- California 22
- Illinois 22
- Louisiana 22
27% of inspections were in its home state.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (464 power units: 464 filed, 347 seen roadside in 24 months).
We'd expect a typical fleet of 464 power units this active to have about 13.5 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 40 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 13.3 a year). Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 13.8 over the next 12. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.2× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
- Out-of-service inspection Sep 27, 2024 · NE · level 2 · 1 vehicle OOS · 1 violation
- 4 further inspections with no out-of-service result
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB Property| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 49 | 0.95 | |
| HOS Compliance | 33 | 0.28 | |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0.04 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 161 | 3.48 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-APR-25 – 31-OCT-25) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.