TAD LOGISTIC LLC

USDOT 3442340 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: ALEXANDRU TRIFAILA General Freight Motor Vehicles Based in DARIEN, IL Grade B · 79
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · May 29, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Company officer: ALEXANDRU TRIFAILA
Cargo: General Freight, Motor Vehicles
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TAD LOGISTIC LLC (USDOT 3442340)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): ALEXANDRU TRIFAILA (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3442340/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 7.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 36.8% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=58213 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3442340
In FMCSA records since Jun 18, 2020 (~6y)
MC / docket MC1118346
Company officer ALEXANDRU TRIFAILA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 16 units
Drivers 16
Annual mileage 2,400,005 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1082 RIPPLE RDG
DARIEN, IL 60561
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3442340
In FMCSA records since Jun 18, 2020 (~6y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,400,005 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 36.8% vs 23.4% +13.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7.5% vs 6.7% +0.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.75 vs 1.80 -0.05
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 16 0 0
Trailers 16 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 57 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 53 53 0
OOS inspections 3 10 0
OOS percentage 5.66% 18.87%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
16
Drivers
16
Inspections
57
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
36.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TAD LOGISTIC LLC is a motor carrier based in DARIEN, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3442340. 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 16 power units and 16 drivers, with 57 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 36.8%. 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

TAD LOGISTIC LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 16 drivers, based in Darien, IL. Across 44 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

44 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 4,300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (5) and PA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

22.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (34.4% of violations); top code 395.8A (Failing to keep RODS) cited 8 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Kenworth, Unknown, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 36.8% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 58,213 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
7.5%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 58,213 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +7.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
36.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 58,213 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +24.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Missouri (MO) 6 1 16.7% Jul 13, 2026
Georgia (GA) 5 0 0.0% Mar 25, 2026
Oregon (OR) 3 0 0.0% Jun 22, 2026
Washington (WA) 3 0 0.0% Mar 19, 2026
California (CA) 3 2 66.7% Oct 27, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 3 1 33.3% Apr 29, 2025
Texas (TX) 3 2 66.7% May 25, 2026
Indiana (IN) 2 1 50.0% Apr 28, 2025
Connecticut (CT) 2 1 50.0% May 21, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 2 0 0.0% Oct 8, 2025
Utah (UT) 2 0 0.0% Feb 24, 2025
Illinois (IL) 2 0 0.0% Jul 1, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 2 0 0.0% Oct 24, 2025
Virginia (VA) 1 0 0.0% Apr 1, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 1 1 100.0% Mar 18, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 1 0 0.0% Jun 4, 2026
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Nov 7, 2025
Iowa (IA) 1 1 100.0% Apr 27, 2025
Idaho (ID) 1 1 100.0% Jul 28, 2025
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Mar 18, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Sep 5, 2025
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Mar 15, 2025
Montana (MT) 1 0 0.0% May 18, 2026
North Dakota (ND) 1 0 0.0% Apr 14, 2025
Nevada (NV) 1 0 0.0% Mar 18, 2026
Oklahoma (OK) 1 0 0.0% Jan 14, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% May 28, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 1 1 100.0% May 19, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 20
Kenworth 20
Unknown 18
Cottrell T 4
Kaufman 4
Trailer 4
Volvo 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 4 0.37 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 9 0.77 1 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 14 9.96 10 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 16 4.08 4 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (57 rows) View all 57 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88406393 Jul 13, 2026 MO 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLED No
88318902 Jul 1, 2026 IL 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88212473 Jun 22, 2026 OR 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88145332 Jun 14, 2026 MO 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLOWZ No
88048388 Jun 4, 2026 WY 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87979993 May 28, 2026 SC 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87972467 May 25, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.75A3, 393.78 Yes
87932445 May 21, 2026 MO 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLED No
87929238 May 21, 2026 CT 3
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87911270 May 19, 2026 SD 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
87888547 May 18, 2026 MT 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLED No
87658449 Apr 23, 2026 OR 3 CASCADE LOCKS OR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 8E-HOSPD No
87484071 Apr 1, 2026 VA 3 HAYMARKET VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87427711 Mar 25, 2026 GA 3 FORT VALLEY GA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
5 392.2-SLLSR, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 392.2-SLLLR No
87378097 Mar 19, 2026 WA 3 LIBERTY LAKE WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volkswagon
1 392.2-SLLED No
87422256 Mar 18, 2026 NV 3 nv-ir80/boomtown
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
87298528 Mar 11, 2026 WA 3 RIDGEFIELD WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLCP No
86637560 Dec 19, 2025 GA 3 MARIETTA GA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
5 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 392.2-SLLLR No
86390906 Nov 18, 2025 GA 3 RICEBORO GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.82DUMT No
86275975 Nov 7, 2025 FL 3 GRAND RIDGE FL
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86162311 Oct 27, 2025 CA 3 ROSEMEAD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR No
86148900 Oct 24, 2025 NM 2 TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86010689 Oct 8, 2025 TN 2 SEVIERVILLE TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85693736 Sep 5, 2025 KY 2 KUTTAWA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
85435865 Aug 1, 2025 GA 3 DALTON GA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.24, 392.2-SLLFC No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MS9073240004 Mar 21, 2024 MS 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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 15, 2020 MC1118346-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY MPP1024385-00 91X $1,000,000 May 29, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA981830642 BIPD/Primary May 29, 2024 May 29, 2025 REPLACED
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA981830642 BIPD/Primary May 29, 2024 May 29, 2024 REPLACED
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY AFBIL001893-00 BIPD/Primary May 8, 2024 May 29, 2024 REPLACED
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY AFBIL001893-00 BIPD/Primary May 8, 2024 Jul 6, 2024 CANCELLED
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY AFBIL001893-00 BIPD/Primary Apr 30, 2024 Jun 3, 2024 CANCELLED
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY AFBIL001893-00 BIPD/Primary Apr 30, 2024 May 8, 2024 REPLACED
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY AFBIL001893-00 BIPD/Primary Jul 6, 2023 Jul 6, 2024 CANCELLED
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY AFBIL001893-00 BIPD/Primary Jul 6, 2023 Apr 30, 2024 REPLACED
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA950254453 BIPD/Primary Jul 6, 2021 Jul 6, 2023 REPLACED
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC PC20070055 BIPD/Primary Jul 6, 2020 Jul 6, 2021 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 29, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Jul 6, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 3, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 29, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. May 29, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  6. May 10, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. May 8, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Apr 30, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 6, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  10. Jul 6, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
  11. Jun 25, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jul 15, 2020
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CLARKSVILLE AR AR 1 0
HOPE AR AR 1 1
OZARK AR AR 1 0
CONEJO IF CA 1 1
ROSEMEAD CA 1 0
UNION SCALE CT 1 1
GRAND RIDGE FL FL 1 0
DALTON GA GA 1 0
FORT VALLEY GA GA 1 0
LAVONIA GA GA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 2 0
390.21(a) Not marked in accordance with regulations General/Admin 1 0
390.35 Fraudulent record(s). General/Admin 1 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.43 No/improper breakaway or emergency braking Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify TAD LOGISTIC LLC

  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 TAD LOGISTIC LLC

Is TAD LOGISTIC LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. TAD LOGISTIC LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3442340 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 TAD LOGISTIC LLC's safety rating?
TAD LOGISTIC LLC 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 TAD LOGISTIC LLC had?
57 roadside inspections are on file for TAD LOGISTIC LLC 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 TAD LOGISTIC LLC's out-of-service rate?
TAD LOGISTIC LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 36.8% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is TAD LOGISTIC LLC based?
TAD LOGISTIC LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1082 RIPPLE RDG, DARIEN, Illinois 60561. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TAD LOGISTIC LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. TAD LOGISTIC LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1118346). 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 TAD LOGISTIC LLC operate?
TAD LOGISTIC LLC self-reports 16 power units and 16 drivers 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 TAD LOGISTIC LLC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for TAD LOGISTIC LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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