TARA FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

USDOT 3593861 • 405 SHAWMUT AVE UNIT 101, LA GRANGE, IL, 60525

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,593,861
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7088318331
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
1,264,642
Physical Address
405 SHAWMUT AVE UNIT 101, LA GRANGE, IL, 60525
Mailing Address
7836 OGDEN AVE UNIT 382, LYONS, IL, 60534
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 9, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1218287ACTIVEUnknownFeb 2, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary011-81-9506ON FILEJul 9, 2025Jun 20, 2025

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary011-81-9506REPLACEDJun 20, 2025Jan 30, 2026
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary011-81-9506CANCELLEDJun 20, 2025Feb 17, 2026
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary011-81-9506CANCELLEDApr 10, 2025Jul 9, 2025
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary011-81-9506REPLACEDApr 10, 2025Jun 20, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGRT20439AREPLACEDApr 10, 2024Apr 10, 2025
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN349242CANCELLEDApr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2024
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryGWP85055 00CANCELLEDMar 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryGWP85055 00CANCELLEDApr 10, 2022Mar 10, 2023
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA947632722REPLACEDApr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA011-81-9506BIPD/PrimaryFeb 17, 2026Feb 17, 2026
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA011-81-9506BIPD/PrimaryJan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA011-81-9506BIPD/PrimaryJul 9, 2025Jul 9, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA011-81-9506BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2025Jun 20, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA011-81-9506BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2025Jun 20, 2025
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT20439ABIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2025Apr 10, 2025
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN349242BIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2024Apr 10, 2024
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.GWP85055 00BIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.GWP85055 00BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2023Mar 10, 2023
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA947632722BIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2022Apr 10, 2022

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1218287COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 21, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2026
MC1218287COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 12, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2025
MC1218287COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 14, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 9, 2024
MC1218287COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 14, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 6, 2023
MC1218287MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 12, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
56%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
31
Violations
22
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
2
May
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 31 of 31 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

17 states31 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (22 violations from 31 inspections)

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Violation Summary (22 violations from 31 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit505Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.80(a)Using a hand-held mobile telephone107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
6.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.71vs nat'l 1.80
-1.09 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (31 inspections)

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Inspection History (31 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 13, 202687327936LAFAYETTE ININLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 11, 202687257792SOUTH BOSTON VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLL, 392.22A-DNo
Feb 11, 202687037708JACKSON TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 20, 202686858319CLEVELAND OHOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 6, 202686749485HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 21, 202586631563NEMAHA COUNTY - 131KSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 18, 202586371663GEORGE COUNTYMSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 2, 202585397203LOUISVILLEKYLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 22, 202585285046LONDONKYLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1396.5B-HWSLNo
Jul 18, 202585262606BOLIVAR OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 17, 202585283827CHESTERTON ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 27, 202584806899LAKE STATION ININLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLLR, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo
May 6, 202584648666ANGOLA ININLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 27, 202584300088SPRING VALLEY MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 26, 20258399808872 EBILLevel 3WLK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 25, 202583971837I-294ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 17, 202583887840ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 5, 202583803895JOHNSON CITY TNTNLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 7, 202583567031PACIFIC PRIDE KALKASKAMILevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.82DUMTNo
Dec 20, 202483466417I-380 SBIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2RGNo
Dec 7, 202483343870RoadsideIALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Sep 30, 202482840907WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER5393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 393.207(f)No
Sep 20, 202482734638I-90ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 15, 202482130884ON UNNAMED STREET, 405 FEET NONELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 21, 202481961928RoadsidePALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.80(a)No
Jun 17, 202481902953ROADSIDEOHLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.16(a), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jun 11, 202481887864GEORGETOWN ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS4No
May 13, 202481675527ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 20, 202480934840LOWELL ININLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER1393.100B-CYes
Oct 24, 202380055920RINGGOLD GAGALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 15, 202379672031HASTINGS (SB)NYLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 3.6% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 18, 2025IATOW00NO CITY COUNTY CRASHRAMP I 80 E TO BAKER AVE, N...NKNOWNTARA FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 17, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 2, 2026
Authority
Jan 30, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 18, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 9, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Apr 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 10, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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