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TAURUS TRANSPORT INC

ADEL, IA

USDOT 1566090 Active Based in ADEL, IA
Operating authority
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TAURUS TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in ADEL, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1566090. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

TAURUS TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Adel, IA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in KS (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Mac and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
2805 GREENE STREET
ADEL, IA 50003
Phone: 5154808966
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1566090
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 80,000 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 241,670 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 241,670 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 241,670 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 4, 2012 to Jul 18, 2016 (1505 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 27, 2010 to May 20, 2011 (235 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 20, 2010 to May 20, 2011 (242 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 29, 2012 to Jul 11, 2016 (1504 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2024-06

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Jun 10, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mac 1
Peterbilt 1
Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
81866531 Jun 10, 2024 KS 3 KINGMAN CO
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA VA1522 · 1XP5DB9X2YD530527
0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC580504
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jul 18, 2016 MC580504-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
May 20, 2011 MC580504-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 6, 2006 MC580504-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA985126806 BIPD/Primary Aug 9, 2024 Jul 11, 2016 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA985126806 BIPD/Primary Aug 9, 2024 Nov 4, 2024 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP24676A BIPD/Primary Jul 11, 2016 Aug 9, 2024 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP24676A 91X Jul 11, 2016 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 1504 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 29, 2012 to Jul 11, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN070688 BIPD/Primary May 20, 2011 May 29, 2012 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 242 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 20, 2010 to May 20, 2011
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN518616 BIPD/Primary Oct 30, 2006 Sep 20, 2010 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 4, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 22, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Aug 9, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jul 18, 2016
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Jul 11, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jun 4, 2012
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Jun 4, 2012
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Jun 4, 2012
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1505 days (through Jul 18, 2016)
  9. May 29, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 29, 2012
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1504 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 11, 2016)
  11. Sep 27, 2010
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Sep 27, 2010
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  13. Sep 27, 2010
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 235 days (through May 20, 2011)
  14. Sep 20, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Sep 20, 2010
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 242 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 20, 2011)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
KINGMAN CO KS 1 0
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How to verify TAURUS TRANSPORT INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TAURUS TRANSPORT INC

Is TAURUS TRANSPORT INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TAURUS TRANSPORT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1566090 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TAURUS TRANSPORT INC's safety rating? ▾
TAURUS TRANSPORT INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has TAURUS TRANSPORT INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for TAURUS TRANSPORT INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TAURUS TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TAURUS TRANSPORT INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is TAURUS TRANSPORT INC based? ▾
TAURUS TRANSPORT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2805 GREENE STREET, ADEL, Iowa 50003. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TAURUS TRANSPORT INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TAURUS TRANSPORT INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC580504). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does TAURUS TRANSPORT INC operate? ▾
TAURUS TRANSPORT INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TAURUS TRANSPORT INC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TAURUS TRANSPORT INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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