TZAR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
TZAR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a motor carrier based in GRIFFITH, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3986455. 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 12 power units and 12 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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.
TZAR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers, based in Griffith, IN. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.8% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 2,000% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (4) and TN (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.4% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Volvo, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,284 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 16 | |
| Wabash National | 10 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| International | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87654131 | Apr 21, 2026 | OH | 3 | JACKSON OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 87558898 | Apr 13, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87353975 | Mar 20, 2026 | GA | 3 | JEFFERSON GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 87332672 | Mar 19, 2026 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.205C-WR, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 87006625 | Feb 9, 2026 | KS | 3 | ks-south-haven-m.c.i.s.-#26a |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 86811017 | Jan 13, 2026 | GA | 3 | ODUM GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86614758 | Dec 18, 2025 | NM | 3 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86557707 | Dec 11, 2025 | OH | 2 | VICKERY OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-HCM, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 86239565 | Nov 3, 2025 | SC | 3 | WELLFORD SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85320717 | Jul 25, 2025 | OK | 3 | LOVE PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85264927 | Jul 18, 2025 | TN | 3 | COLLEGEDALE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85161930 | Jun 26, 2025 | GA | 3 | CALHOUN GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 84936340 | Jun 10, 2025 | IL | 3 | US 20 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 84429046 | Apr 15, 2025 | MS | 3 | GEORGE COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84320195 | Apr 3, 2025 | IN | 2 | WEST HARRISON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 84313448 | Apr 2, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.205A-WRBH | Yes |
| 84124501 | Mar 12, 2025 | TN | 3 | INTERSTATE 40 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83935654 | Feb 19, 2025 | OH | 3 | HEBRON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83727056 | Jan 29, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83437530 | Dec 18, 2024 | KY | 2 | DRY RIDGE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9, 392.2MI | No |
| 83382796 | Dec 13, 2024 | SC | 2 | LEXINGTON SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82724253 | Sep 20, 2024 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80790327 | Feb 6, 2024 | OK | 1 | COLBERT SCALES ON US69 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.45(d), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX77WFHQE1OI | Aug 6, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| TN0400231112 | Mar 12, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD24S0004578 | Nov 4, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2022 | MC1494224-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA7420726 | 91X | Oct 24, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0338842811 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2024 | Oct 24, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80820-751 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2023 | Dec 3, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA963933250 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2022 | Dec 3, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 24, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 20, 2025
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Dec 3, 2024insuranceCANCEL — HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Nov 27, 2024
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Dec 3, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 8, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 1 |
| CALHOUN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| ODUM GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| US 20 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| DRY RIDGE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 1 | 1 |
| GEORGE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
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Docket MC1494224
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MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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