TAZ LINES LLC
USDOT 3306993 • 1179 DEERFIELD PL, HIGHLAND PARK, IL, 60035
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1049794 | REVOKED | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA973865516 | ON FILE | Nov 16, 2023 | Mar 12, 2024 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA973865516 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08883968 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08883968 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2023 | Jun 24, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001448-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001448-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2022 | Feb 6, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001448-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20171869-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE2017189-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001448-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2022 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL202018-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL202018-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1042241 | REPLACED | Sep 22, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA973865516 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA973865516 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08883968 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08883968 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2023 | Jun 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001448-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001448-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001448-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001448-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL202018-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE2017189-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20171869-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL202018-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1042241 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1049794 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1049794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 |
| MC1049794 | COMMON | GRANTED | Sep 1, 2023 | OUT OF SERVICE | Jan 16, 2024 |
| MC1049794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2023 |
| MC1049794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2023 |
| MC1049794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 |
| MC1049794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2021 |
| MC1049794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 23, 2019 | REVOKED | Mar 18, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Jan 17, 2024 |
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 Map
22 states • 45 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 45 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 9 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (45 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROLLA | IS 44 | ...851405 | TAZ LINES LLC |
| Sep 19, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LATTA | HWY 38 | ...LW4823 | TAZ LINES LLC |
| Apr 28, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLEMINGTON BORO | US 202 | ...BS4428 | TAZ LINES LLC |
| Feb 12, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 76 | ...LL1457 | TAZ LINES LLC, |
| Apr 19, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS | CST(EAST BROADWAY AVENUE) | ...KX0931 | TAZ LINES LLC |
| Jan 3, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10@M061 | ...FH7859 | TAZ LINES LLC |
| Sep 18, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STONE PARK | N MANNHEIM RD | ...536922 | TAZ LINES LLC |
| Oct 19, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-2022-0125-US1793 | Nov 9, 2022 | 383.37(a); 395.3(a)(3)(i); 396.3(a) | $12,750 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events