TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP
USDOT 304876 • 2420 STEWART ROAD SUITE 1, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 615110980 | ON FILE | Oct 11, 2019 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2763543 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP46501A | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 23, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Full (2) | CLP000423 | ON FILE | Feb 17, 1988 | Dec 11, 1995 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC18129A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 11, 2019 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2010EMFST08/7241-3041 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP46501A | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP46501A | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP46501A | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 31, 2018 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CARGO | 33849DC306 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3038941 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3038941 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 23, 2007 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CARGO | 33826DC305 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CARGO | 33826DC305 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3038941 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP41243B | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2001 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP41243B | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2001 | Aug 29, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP41243A | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1999 | Aug 29, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP41243A | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1999 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 83SUN267760 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 1997 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP20001776 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 1996 | Aug 1, 1999 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7LHT-238T676-1-95 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 1995 | Oct 20, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615110980 | SURETY | Oct 10, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2763543 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC18129A | SURETY | Oct 11, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46501A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46501A | CARGO | Aug 23, 2018 | Aug 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46501A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83SUN267760 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2010EMFST08/7241-3041 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46501A | CARGO | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3038941 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2007 | Aug 23, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3038941 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | 33849DC306 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3038941 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | 33826DC305 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41243A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41243B | CARGO | Aug 29, 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | 33826DC305 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41243A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41243B | CARGO | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | TP20001776 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1999 | Aug 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7LHT-238T676-1-95 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 1996 | Oct 20, 1996 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP000423 | BIPD/Full (2) | Dec 11, 1995 | Dec 11, 1995 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC205091 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2023 |
| MC205091 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2019 |
| MC205091 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC205091 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 23, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC205091 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 4, 1988 | — | 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
24 states • 157 inspections
Violation Summary (81 violations from latest 100 of 157 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 8 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (157 inspections)
Showing 50 of 157
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | 180TH AVE AND IA 92 E | ...HY7903 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Oct 29, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | W BELTLINE FRONTAGE RD N | ...UE7716 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Sep 25, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NO CITY COUNTY CRASH | SB I380 @4.4MM | ...776938 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Jul 2, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...154426 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Jun 27, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MT OLIVE TWP | ILRT 138 | ...UY1845 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Jun 21, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I- 465 SB | ...MN4076 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Jun 14, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 151 | ...NB9756 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| May 20, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SUMMERVILLE | I-26 E | ...UY1853 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Jan 16, 2025 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALBUQUERQUE | I 40 | ...MG4101 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Dec 16, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARLAND | 12000 NOT REPORTED | ...745364 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Dec 11, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARY | I80 | ...745361 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Dec 4, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOMERSET | KY1247 | ...NA6292 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Aug 20, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 168 | ...UE7706 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Jul 9, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | THORNTON TWP | I-80 E/B | ...MG4164 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| May 31, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ADAMS AVE AND BUSINESS HIGHWAY | ...UE7708 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Apr 18, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRINCETON TWP | I-80 | ...JM3164 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Mar 22, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRINNELL | IA 146 S | ...UE7715 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Mar 14, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PERRYVILLE | US 61 | ...MZ7390 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Oct 24, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | 2600-BLK STEWART RD | ...003310 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Aug 30, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SR 1 AT 120 | ...NA6292 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| May 21, 2023 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 24 | ...HY7895 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| May 1, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE STATION | I94 | ...UE7708 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Apr 23, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EMPIRE TWP | US 136 | ...776938 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Feb 7, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DASSEL | USTH 12 | ...776940 | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Jan 16, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-65 | ...NKNOWN | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events