Transportation Concepts Inc
USDOT 1725083 · MC-632214 · Phoenix, Arizona · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Transportation Concepts Inc (dba Tci) is a company based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 600 power units and 789 drivers, which ranks it #12 by fleet size among 134 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arizona. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 445 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 17.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 1 fatality, 7 tow-away), or 1.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, fresh produce, intermodal containers, livestock, grain, feed, hay, meat, refrigerated food and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Transportation Concepts Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Tci |
| USDOT number | 1725083 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-632214 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 710 South 6Th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85043 |
| Phone | (623) 478-0440 |
| First registered | Jan 9, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1725083.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 104 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 496 | 0 |
| Trailers | 749 | 187 | 0 |
- 1.31 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 30,620,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 51,033 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 49% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 666 CDL drivers; 521 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Arizona carriers with 50+ units (134).
| Measure | Transportation Concepts Inc | Same size, US | AZ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.1% | 17.8% | 18.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 68% lower than average |
| Inspections | 445 | 445 with a driver check, 245 with a vehicle check, 216 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Transportation Concepts Inc?
Transportation Concepts Inc is registered with USDOT number 1725083 and operating authority MC-632214.
How many trucks does Transportation Concepts Inc have?
It reports 600 power units (496 tractors, 104 straight trucks) and 936 trailers, with 789 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 4, 2026).
Where is Transportation Concepts Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Phoenix, Arizona 85043.
What is the out-of-service rate of Transportation Concepts Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.