TAJ CARRIER LLC
USDOT 3513062 • 1501 ELMHURST ST, CANTON, MI, 48187
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1163500 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00361230 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2024 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZM4185 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZM4185 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2022 | Apr 20, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3273025 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3273025 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00361230 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZM4185 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZM4185 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3273025 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3273025 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1163500 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 1, 2021 | — | 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
3 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87477918 | N/B US-23 @ BEMIS REST AREA | MI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 87043529 | SAFE ENFORCEMENT SITE | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 85575911 | SENECAVILLE OH | OH | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.17C-PI, 395.3A2-HOSPRNC, 395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84531849 | MARION OH | OH | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 84263394 | MARION OH | OH | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 82177927 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9(a), 393.55(e) | No |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 81345295 | RICHMOND | IN | Level 1 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.55(e), 393.9(a) | No |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 80028767 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9(a), 393.203(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records