TAKAR LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TAKAR LLC (USDOT 3501401) 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: $750,000 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 · $750,000 — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3501401/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
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.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 3.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52499 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceCONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 2, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1155855ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 6 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.13% | 12.5% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TAKAR LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3501401. 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 18 power units and 18 drivers, with 35 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
TAKAR LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 18 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.9% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,450% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (6) and IN (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 393.60(c) (Glazing/window obstructions) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,499 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | May 2, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | May 15, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 26, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 25, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 21, 2024 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 29 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 10 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Stoughton | 2 | |
| Atro Remol | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.94 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 6.30 | 6 | — | 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 (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87949607 | May 25, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 87701710 | Apr 26, 2026 | OK | 1 | SEQUOYAH POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 3A1-BOS, 47E, 60C | Yes |
| 86708507 | Jan 1, 2026 | KS | 2 | KS |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.106C1-C, 393.201B-FR, 393.11A1-LCHL | Yes |
| 86139020 | Oct 24, 2025 | MO | 3 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85199870 | Jul 11, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
WABASH VANS TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84933032 | Jun 10, 2025 | AR | 1 | HOPE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.47A-BCLMAD, 393.53B-B | No |
| 84832008 | May 29, 2025 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 84726866 | May 15, 2025 | IN | 1 | WEST HARRISON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84724601 | May 14, 2025 | NY | 2 | PREBLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| 84571777 | May 2, 2025 | OH | 1 | COLUMBUS OH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 84403504 | Apr 15, 2025 | SC | 2 | ANDERSON SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 84140355 | Mar 14, 2025 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55E-B, 393.45D-B | No |
| 83871253 | Feb 12, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83815049 | Feb 6, 2025 | OH | 3 | RICHMOND DALE OH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83644350 | Jan 16, 2025 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 83487145 | Dec 26, 2024 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83502539 | Dec 24, 2024 | IN | 3 | BATESVILLE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 83459076 | Dec 21, 2024 | AL | 3 | ALABAMA WEIGH STATION |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83343728 | Dec 9, 2024 | OK | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83268343 | Nov 26, 2024 | OH | 3 | HEBRON OH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83214348 | Nov 20, 2024 | KY | 3 | WALTON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83196275 | Nov 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | US62 WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 83920132 | Nov 12, 2024 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83144830 | Nov 7, 2024 | GA | 1 | RICHLAND GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.3A1-F, 393.201A-FRMC | No |
| 82939994 | Oct 18, 2024 | IA | 3 | I80 EB WILTON RA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000112197 | Feb 16, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX736AHQE1AZ | Feb 12, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009669727 | Nov 6, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0243203000 | Oct 16, 2024 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0003219623 | May 22, 2024 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009078631 | Jul 18, 2023 | GA | 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 | |
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| Jun 10, 2021 | MC1155855-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 4521177-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 2, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000232-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 25, 2024 | Aug 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000232-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 23, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000232-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 23, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000232-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000232-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000232-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2023 | Jun 3, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA949680988 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 3, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 5, 2025
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Aug 2, 2025insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Oct 25, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Sep 25, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Aug 23, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jul 23, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jun 3, 2024insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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May 24, 2024
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Jun 3, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 10, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-74 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| ALABAMA WEIGH STATION | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| RICHLAND GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I80 EB WILTON RA | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1155855
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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35 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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