Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
TAE JOON KIM dba T J BUS LINES
DOT 428370 · MC 233916 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 5, 2026
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Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (310-715-1333) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameTAE JOON KIM
Registered Since11/19/1990
DBA / Trade NameT J BUS LINES
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address606 W 140TH STREET, GARDENA, CA, 90248
Phone310-715-1333
Email on FileWurinamu@yahoo.com
Company OfficersTAE JOON KIM, ERIC SONG
MCS-150 Filed10/10/2005
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 21+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 35.7 years
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC233916
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units8
Drivers8
Annual Mileage528,000 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

5 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
SUNG HYUN PARK 1197428 MC477856 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
SKYLINE EXPRESS INC 1217217 MC482861 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
HEBARAGI & LEMI BUS INC 270114 MC193809 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
SAN WOO INC 1465090 MC553445 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
CONTINENTAL AUTO MOVERS INC 1745289 MC639005 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
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