TAG TRANS INC
USDOT 2266661 • 4946 175TH ST, COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL, 60478
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ASLU0005821-1 | ON FILE | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1063403 | ON FILE | Oct 18, 2021 | Oct 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ASLU0005821 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2021 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000240 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 18, 2021 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7446116 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2018 | Oct 18, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A3130 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2017 | Oct 18, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A3130 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2016 | Oct 18, 2017 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L15A3130 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2015 | Oct 18, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04140-15 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2015 | Oct 18, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000172 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2014 | May 28, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1624654 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2013 | May 28, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1624654 | REPLACED | May 28, 2012 | Oct 22, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07070701 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2012 | May 28, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1063403 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | ASLU0005821-1 | CARGO | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | ASLU0005821 | CARGO | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000240 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2021 | Oct 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7446116 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A3130 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2018 | Oct 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A3130 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2017 | Oct 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L15A3130 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2016 | Oct 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04140-15 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2015 | Oct 18, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000172 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2015 | May 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1624654 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2014 | May 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1624654 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2013 | Oct 22, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07070701 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2012 | May 28, 2012 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC773828 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2019 |
| MC773828 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2019 |
| MC773828 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2015 |
| MC773828 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2015 |
| MC773828 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2015 |
| MC773828 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2015 |
| MC773828 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2012 |
| MC773828 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2012 |
| MC773828 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC773828 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2012 | — | Unknown |
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
36 states • 197 inspections
Violation Summary (103 violations from latest 100 of 197 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS3 | 2-SLLS3 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPD | 8E-HOSPD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (197 inspections)
Showing 50 of 197
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEYMOUR | STATE RD 11 | ...473229 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 2811 | ...MX3689 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Jan 8, 2026 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker:278IX2M24079 | ...uk2458 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DAKOTA | USTH 61 | ...247277 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BOWLING GREEN | I 0065 | ...MZ0342 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Sep 24, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAU CLAIRE | STH 093 NB | ...GS4717 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-79 MP 25 | ...451014 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Oct 20, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 475 | ...KJ3701 | TAG TRANSPORTATION, |
| Sep 18, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARTHAGE | E 1300 SABINE ST | ...213128 | TAG TRANS INC |
| May 13, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE STATION | INTERSTATE 80 | ...MX3687 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 7476 S | ...UK2458 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Dec 7, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ROCKFORD | BYPASS 20 | ...858754 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Oct 11, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CALVERT CITY | I 0024 | ...463341 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Aug 2, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT STERLING-MONTGOMERY | I 0064 | ...KJ3707 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Jul 27, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MADISON | IH 039 NB | ...JR5700 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Apr 20, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-57 S/B | ...427782 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Aug 20, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARKHAM | CRAWFORD AVE | ...569578 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Apr 21, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLYMPIA FIELDS | W VOLLMER ROAD | ...463309 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Jan 7, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT VERNON | I 0075 | ...NH5168 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Dec 6, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARMVILLE | S MAIN ST | ...106991 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Aug 2, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUBURNDALE (UNINCORPORATE | NEPTUNE RD | ...NB0905 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Apr 12, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | POSEN | W 147TH ST | ...427939 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Apr 8, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-80 WB 138.6MM | ...427939 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Jan 18, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALPARAISO | SR49N | ...KH4499 | TAG TRANS INC |
| Jan 11, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DUNWOODY | I-285 EAST / ASHFORD DUNWOODY RD | ...247280 | TAG TRANS INC |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events