TARA FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3947052 • 1410 JEFFREY DR, ADDISON, IL, 60101
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-1467695 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA965994586 | ON FILE | Feb 7, 2023 | Feb 7, 2026 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA965994586 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1467695 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 17, 2023 | — | 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
6 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 85348248 | H-LEE | MA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 85189606 | NB I-275 @ EUREKA RD. | MI | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84674288 | CARTHAGE MO | MO | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 83722153 | ST. LOUIS MO | MO | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 80115928 | LONDON | KY | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.9(d)(2) | No |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 79874066 | CAMBRIDGE SCALES | OH | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.47(e), 393.45(b)(2), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 79120980 | 012 - FRANKFORT - I-80 W/B | IL | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | 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
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records