TAF FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 3504979 • 6804 JOLIET RD APT 4J, INDIAN HEAD PARK, IL, 60525
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1344491 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Property Broker | MC-1344491 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1158579 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 25, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7866215 | ON FILE | Jun 22, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970927916 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970927916 | REPLACED | Jul 11, 2024 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN368848 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-981691-00 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 10, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001380-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943369745 | REPLACED | Dec 18, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943369745 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2021 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943369745 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 18, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7866215 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970927916 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2025 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970927916 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN368848 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-981691-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2024 | Feb 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001380-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943369745 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943369745 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943369745 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1158579 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1158579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2026 |
| MC1158579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2026 |
| MC1158579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2024 |
| MC1158579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2024 |
| MC1158579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2023 |
| MC1158579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2023 |
| MC1158579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2022 |
| MC1158579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2022 |
| MC1158579 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 11, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1158579 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 11, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1344491 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Dec 30, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1344491 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Dec 30, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1158579 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 10, 2020 | REVOKED | Dec 27, 2021 |
| MC1158579 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 10, 2020 | REVOKED | Dec 27, 2021 |
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
22 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (105 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F1 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLARKSVILLE | RAMP 11 | ...NV1820 | TAF FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 30, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND PRAIRIE | 700 NOT REPORTED | ...136510 | TAF FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 4, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | STRAFFORD | IS 44 | ...891210 | TAF FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 2, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Dodds Twp | I-57 N/B | ...GM4418 | TAF FREIGHT INC |
| May 3, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE | SR 63 | ...NL7486 | TAF FREIGHT INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records