Tnt Fireworks — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
32 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
American Promotional Events Inc-west Coast
DBA
Tnt Fireworks
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
555 North Gilbert Street, Fullerton, CA 92833
Phone
(714) 738-1002
Power units
131
Drivers
60
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
6.3%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 32 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
21.9%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 32 inspections on record
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: KY 07/2019 · CA 07/2015 · AZ 01/2015 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 9, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full |
| Jun 30, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 26, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WA | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 23, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full |
| Jun 19, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 18, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 16, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 4, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle-only |
| Jul 24, 2025 | WA | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jul 17, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full |
| Jul 11, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 10, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 8, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 3, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full |
| Jul 2, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 26, 2025 | WA | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 25, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 24, 2025 | WA | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 13, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full |
| Jun 4, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jul 12, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 24, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 18, 2024 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 13, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full |
| Jun 10, 2024 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 4, 2024 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 30, 2024 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 9, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full |
| Apr 9, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full |
Most recent 32 of 32 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
TNT Fireworks Launches a New Public Safety Campaign Focusing on Illegal Fireworks Coming from Nevada and the Safe Disposal of State-Approved Fireworks - PR Newswire
PR Newswire · 6/25/2024
City Council considers permitting the sale and use of ‘safe and sane’ fireworks to boost nonprofits - lbwatchdog.com
lbwatchdog.com · 10/18/2025
Buying fireworks for Fourth of July 2022? Here’s what you need to know - Orange County Register
Orange County Register · 6/21/2022
Alabama Business Hall of Fame to Induct Six for 2025 - news.ua.edu
news.ua.edu · 7/24/2025
Where to find fireworks for sale in Sonoma County - The Press Democrat
The Press Democrat · 6/27/2019
TNT Fireworks Launches 2025 Public Safety Campaign - PR Newswire
PR Newswire · 6/25/2025
Has misuse taken the spark out of fireworks in California? - Orange County Register
Orange County Register · 6/22/2023
TNT Fireworks Launches the Patriotic Celebration of America's 250th Birthday with a Focus on Safe, Family Fun - PR Newswire
PR Newswire · 12/22/2025
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