TALAJAK INC

USDOT 1066218 • 609 N 2ND STREET, MERTZON, TX, 76941

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,066,218
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3256325341
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
278,000
Physical Address
609 N 2ND STREET, MERTZON, TX, 76941
Mailing Address
PO BOX 924, MERTZON, TX, 76941
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 20, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-444965ACTIVEUnknownJun 20, 2022

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryECA 3169331 - 10ON FILEJun 20, 2023Jun 20, 2024
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCARGOMAC 8806237ON FILEJan 21, 2011Jan 21, 2011

Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBIPD/Primary5T833337REPLACEDJun 20, 2022Jun 20, 2023
THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryAS6-Z91-471897-01CANCELLEDJun 20, 2020Jun 20, 2022
EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEN6CA00116-191REPLACEDJan 21, 2020Jun 20, 2020
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEN6CA00116-181REPLACEDJun 20, 2018Jan 21, 2020
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary3761915CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2018Aug 15, 2018
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryAU201700012092CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2017Feb 23, 2018
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryWSLB1660415CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2016Feb 23, 2017
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryIERD-01001219-00REPLACEDFeb 23, 2014Feb 23, 2016
GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA00016275-01REPLACEDFeb 23, 2012Feb 23, 2014
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCARGOMAC 8806237CANCELLEDJan 21, 2011Jul 19, 2013
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryHOPKG00149REPLACEDFeb 23, 2009Feb 23, 2012
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTO0118240CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2008Feb 23, 2009
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTO0111668CANCELLEDAug 27, 2007Feb 23, 2008
COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTG0010298CANCELLEDNov 7, 2002Dec 30, 2002
COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTG0010298REPLACEDNov 7, 2002Nov 7, 2002
COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTG0010298CANCELLEDNov 7, 2002Dec 30, 2002
COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTG0010298REPLACEDNov 7, 2002Nov 7, 2002
COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTG0010298CANCELLEDNov 7, 2002Jan 27, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLBERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYECA 3169331 - 10BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2024Jun 20, 2024
TERM/REPLTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT5T833337BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2023Jun 20, 2023
CANCELTHE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATIONAS6-Z91-471897-01BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2022Jun 20, 2022
TERM/REPLEVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANYEN6CA00116-191BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2020Jun 20, 2020
TERM/REPLEVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYEN6CA00116-181BIPD/PrimaryJan 21, 2020Jan 21, 2020
CANCELILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.3761915BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2018Aug 15, 2018
CANCELNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.AU201700012092BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2018Feb 23, 2018
CANCELHOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.WSLB1660415BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2017Feb 23, 2017
TERM/REPLIMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYIERD-01001219-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2016Feb 23, 2016
TERM/REPLGREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYCA00016275-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2014Feb 23, 2014
CANCELGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKMAC 8806237CARGOJul 19, 2013Jul 19, 2013
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYHOPKG00149BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2012Feb 23, 2012
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKMAC 8806237CARGOJan 21, 2011Jan 21, 2011
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO0118240BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2009Feb 23, 2009
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO0111668BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2008Feb 23, 2008
CANCELCOLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCTG0010298BIPD/PrimaryJan 27, 2003Jan 27, 2003
TERM/CANCLCOLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCTG0010298BIPD/PrimaryDec 30, 2002Dec 30, 2002
TERM/CANCLCOLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCTG0010298BIPD/PrimaryDec 30, 2002Dec 30, 2002
TERM/REPLCOLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCTG0010298BIPD/PrimaryNov 7, 2002Nov 7, 2002
TERM/REPLCOLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCTG0010298BIPD/PrimaryNov 7, 2002Nov 7, 2002

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-444965INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC444965COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 24, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2022
MC444965MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 8, 2018Unknown
MC444965COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 29, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2018
MC444965COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 27, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2017
MC444965MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 4, 2011REVOKEDAug 21, 2018
MC444965MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDDec 5, 2002Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Vehicle Maintenance
14%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
26
Violations
133
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state26 inspections

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Violation Summary (133 violations from 26 inspections)

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Violation Summary (133 violations from 26 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp201Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes708Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp60Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective504Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal43Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment20Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110BCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43DBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87AWarning flags on projecting loads missing103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AOperating without proper operating authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47BBrake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)Operating without proper operating authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.24(a)Lighting/marking on projecting loads103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
5.12vs nat'l 1.80
+3.32 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (26 inspections)

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Inspection History (26 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 19, 202687386129RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202687065719RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45DLUV, 392.2RGNo
Feb 11, 202687065930ROCKER B LANETXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER3393.48A, 393.75A3, 393.78Yes
Feb 9, 202687044469RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR7396.17C, 393.110B, 393.48AYes
Dec 4, 202586494508RoadsideTXLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 19, 202586386548RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11TL, 393.209E, 393.45B2PCNo
Sep 18, 202585870372ROCKER B LANETXLevel 2LUFK SEMI-TRAILER9393.9, 393.78, 393.9HYes
Sep 16, 202585816122ROCKER B LANETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR12393.9, 393.45B2UV, 393.9TNo
Aug 28, 202585658155RoadsideTXLevel 2LOAD SEMI-TRAILER3392.9A2-C, 393.43D, 393.87AYes
Apr 9, 202584395377RoadsideTXLevel 2DRAG SEMI-TRAILER2393.104F3, 392.2WCNo
Apr 8, 202584395170SH 163 MP 494TXLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK4390.21(a), 393.75A1, 393.78No
Mar 4, 202584052552LAT:30 42' 13.62NTXLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2W, 393.9H, 393.9Yes
Mar 3, 202584052829US 67 MM 740TXLevel 3AZTE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 3, 202584053046RoadsideTXLevel 2VIKI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 3, 202584063108RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.8, 393.95A, 393.9No
Feb 6, 202583850774201 TX137TXLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.45B2UV, 393.9, 392.8Yes
Jan 14, 202583662590US 87 MILEPOST 455TXLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK11393.9, 392.2RG, 393.48AYes
Dec 27, 202483538833US 67 MILEPOST 676TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR9393.9, 393.9T, 392.9AYes
Dec 9, 202483416503US 67 MM 702TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR12393.48A, 393.9, 393.11Yes
Oct 31, 202483074694RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.130, 393.9Yes
Aug 22, 202482487359RM 915 MM 406TXLevel 2AZTE SEMI-TRAILER7393.9(a), 393.110(b), 393.45(d)Yes
Jul 12, 202482121705RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9(a), 392.2No
Apr 23, 202481459076US 67 MILEPOST 676TXLevel 2VIKI SEMI-TRAILER4392.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a)Yes
Jan 12, 202480629462RoadsideTXLevel 2VIKI SEMI-TRAILER10393.9(a), 393.24(a), 393.55(e)No
Jun 22, 202379011798US 67 MM 744TXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.75(a)(2)Yes
May 16, 202378722674US 83 MP 424TXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

23 total · 52.2% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance115 · 17 OOS
Unsafe Driving15 · 2 OOS
General/Admin3 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
4
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 7, 2025TXINJURY01MERTZONN BROADWAY ST...A06800TALAJAK INC
Sep 16, 2025TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...650702TALAJAK INC
Jun 4, 2012TXFATAL21
Oct 11, 2007TXTOW00
Sep 23, 2005TXINJURY01
Dec 18, 2001TXTOW00

Compliance Timeline

27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 7, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 16, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 20, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2022
Authority
Jun 20, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 21, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 19, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK • CARGO
Jun 4, 2012
Crash
Fatal crash
2 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 23, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 21, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK • CARGO
Feb 23, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 11, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 23, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 27, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 30, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 30, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 7, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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