TAZ TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1268158 • DBA: TAZ TRUCKING • 6318 TAZ COURT, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42104
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-492697 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 27, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC2059551 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC2059551 | ACTIVE | Nov 1, 2025 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9155510 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2600802 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 893726001 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 620972001 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 620972001 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 2, 2021 |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MMC1018922 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 9010923-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 30, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 9010923-00 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 7 924 324 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 0703969 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP89892A | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2011 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0636647 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2010 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0475265 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2010 | Oct 31, 2010 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0475265 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 31, 2009 | Apr 26, 2010 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0427941 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2008 | Oct 31, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF597370 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 067 25 14 | REPLACED | May 6, 2008 | Jul 27, 2008 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 067 25 14 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 067 25 14 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2007 | May 6, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP31615A | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2005 | Jul 27, 2007 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 068 60 85 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2004 | Jul 27, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059551 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059551 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9155510 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2600802 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 893726001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 620972001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 620972001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MMC1018922 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 9010923-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 9010923-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 7 924 324 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 0703969 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP89892A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0636647 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2011 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0475265 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2010 | Oct 31, 2010 |
| NAMECHG | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0475265 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2010 | Apr 26, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0427941 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2009 | Oct 31, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF597370 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 067 25 14 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 067 25 14 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2008 | Jul 27, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 067 25 14 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2008 | May 6, 2008 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP31615A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 60 85 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2005 | Jul 27, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-492697 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC492697 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2017 |
| MC492697 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 28, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC492697 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2008 |
| MC492697 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2008 |
| MC492697 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2007 |
| MC492697 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2004 | REVOKED | Apr 26, 2010 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
35 states • 319 inspections
Violation Summary (127 violations from latest 100 of 319 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 11 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 9 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.14-D | Driving in hazardous conditions | 1 | 1 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (319 inspections)
Showing 50 of 319
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | PROSPERITY | MARKET PLACE BLVD | ...MZ8727 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 26, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-65 | ...968857 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 12, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETHTOWN | I 0065 | ...260780 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 19, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | NICHOLASVILLE | KY1974 | ...202526 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 14, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | US-412 | ...215129 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Mar 25, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | I40 | ...NE7265 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Feb 6, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST SPRINGFIELD | RTE 90 WB MM 44.2 | ...260780 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Jan 5, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-40 | ...888375 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 29, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PATRICK DRAW | I-80 MP 142.48 | ...NE7272 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Dec 14, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRELINGHUYSEN TWP | I-80 Secondary | ...901212 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 9, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | S FLOYD ST | ...261069 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Sep 24, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SONORA | I 0065 | ...MZ8725 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Mar 17, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENSLEY TWP | I-57 | ...NE7265 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Feb 29, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENRYVILLE | INTERSTATE 65 NB REST AREA | ...VD6378 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 26, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-65 | ...MA6690 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Dec 15, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...985892 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Sep 28, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | MUNFORDVILLE | I 0065 | ...MZ8723 | TAZ TRUCKING |
| Jun 13, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEYDEN TWP | I-294 SOUTHBOUND | ...991934 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 2, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HANOVER TWP | I-90 | ...970594 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| May 15, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBYVILLE | I 0064 | ...NE7272 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 25, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-66 | ...968855 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 7, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | I 16 W AT MILEPOST 9.00 | ...215138 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAWESVILLE | US0060 | ...215133 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 15, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FANNETT TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...499303 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 1, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STEWART TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 2019 E | ...896463 | TAZ TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events