TA OPERATING LLC
USDOT 300813 • DBA: TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA • 24601 CENTER RIDGE ROAD, WESTLAKE, OH, 44145
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAA4054061 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | CCIMG52948 | ON FILE | Jan 12, 1999 | Apr 7, 2008 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAA4054061 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2015 | May 4, 2022 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP8978551 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2012 | Dec 1, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 8978551 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2008 | Aug 29, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 8978551 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 3, 2008 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP8978551 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 20, 2006 | Apr 7, 2008 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP8978551 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2006 | Mar 3, 2008 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | C CIM G52948 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 1999 | Jan 12, 1999 |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAP 8978551-03 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 20, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | CAA4054061 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2022 | May 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | CAA4054061 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP8978551 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 8978551 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2012 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 8978551 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CCIMG52948 | CARGO | Apr 7, 2008 | Apr 7, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP8978551 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2008 | Apr 7, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP8978551 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2008 | Mar 3, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BAP 8978551-03 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2006 | Dec 20, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | C CIM G52948 | CARGO | Jan 12, 1999 | Jan 12, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-353338 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-353338 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC353338 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2022 |
| MC353338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2022 |
| MC353338 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 11, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC353338 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2012 |
| MC353338 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2008 |
| MC353338 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 21, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC353338 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 10, 1999 | REVOKED | Oct 17, 2005 |
| MC353338 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 6, 1999 | REVOKED | Oct 17, 2005 |
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
25 states • 136 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from latest 100 of 136 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104D | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (136 inspections)
Showing 50 of 136
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | KANSAS CITY | 96TH | ...440359 | TA OPERATING LLC |
| Sep 5, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CONCORD | 85 | ...HK8262 | TA OPERATING LLC |
| May 21, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDISON TWP | DUCLOS LN / SUTTONS LN | ...A20464 | TA OPERATING LLC |
| Dec 2, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HOLABIRD AVE | ...C48310 | TA OPERATING LLC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CHALLENGER AVE | ...179332 | TA OPERATING LLC |
| Oct 22, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 NORTH | ...MD5031 | TA OPERATING LLC |
| Sep 17, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | 40 | ...A07213 | TA OPERATING LLC |
| Sep 1, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MARYLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY | ...A03015 | TA OPERATING LLC |
| Dec 5, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2019 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2019 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2017 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2016 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2016 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2011 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2011 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2011 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2010 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2007 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events