Tomlinson Systems INC
Ancaster, ON
Tomlinson Systems INC is an active motor carrier based in Ancaster, ON, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 912980 and MC 394459. It reports 10 power units and 9 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 912980
- MC
- 394459
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Ancaster, ON
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
10
Power Units
9
Drivers
FMCSA since 2000 (25 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: October 2026 (set by USDOT 912980's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed August 22, 2024.
- Registered with FMCSA in October 2000, about 25 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 776,475 fleet miles in 2023, about 77,600 miles per power unit.
- 54 other USDOT registrations list Ancaster, ON as their physical address.
Equipment
What Tomlinson Systems INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (7 of its VINs decoded):
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 4 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Trailers | 75 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Tomlinson Systems INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 9
MCS-150 Mileage: 776,475 miles (2023)
Driver Information
9
Total Drivers
9
CDL Drivers
9
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TOMLINSON SYSTEMS INC
3 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 1, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Peterbilt. Equipment breakdown: 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 57% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 43% |
Trailers (4 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 4 |
| Utility Trailer | 4 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 4 |
| 53 ft | 3 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 4 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 4 | 57% |
| Peterbilt | 3 | 43% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (7)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPED49X7SD755576 | PB15459 | ON | 2025 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 1UYVS2480FG273002 | M6896A | ON | 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1UYVS2538K7696701 | R8658V | ON | 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 1XPXD49X4ND783896 | PA43816 | ON | 2022 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 1UYVS2530K7776106 | S2683A | ON | 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 1XPXD49X7PD892730 | PA70213 | ON | 2023 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 1UYVS2537L7940520 | S1163X | ON | 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (7 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in ON
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Safety Performance
Excellent
Clean safety record
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
1
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/16/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/13/2025 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/29/2024 | AR | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | T31880 | $1 Million | 03/28/2004 |
| Cargo | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | R31794 | — | 03/28/2004 |
View Insurance History (6 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203313 | 03/28/2003 | 07/03/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M 900385 | 03/28/2003 | 07/03/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203 313 | 07/03/2003 | 03/28/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CIM 900 385 | 07/03/2003 | 03/28/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | STRU0385 | 03/28/2000 | 03/28/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | SPR00411 | 03/28/2000 | 03/28/2003 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TOMLINSON SYSTEMS INC operate?
TOMLINSON SYSTEMS INC's equipment on government records: Dry Van (4 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
Is TOMLINSON SYSTEMS INC's authority currently active?
TOMLINSON SYSTEMS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Tomlinson Systems INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: October 2026 (set by USDOT 912980's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed August 22, 2024.
What is Tomlinson Systems INC's safety record?
It reports 10 power units and 9 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TOMLINSON SYSTEMS INC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NY, AR. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 393.55E-B — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-16 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-01-13 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-29 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 1 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1 individual violation from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) is itemised for TOMLINSON SYSTEMS INC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 4 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 0 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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