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TACO METALS INC

USDOT 425603 Active CORPORATION Based in SPARTA, TN
Operating authority
Insurance

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.

Power Units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
6
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
5 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TACO METALS INC is a corporation based in SPARTA, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 425603. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

TACO METALS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Sparta, TN. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 75% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in FL (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by General/Admin (100.0% of violations); top code 390.21TB1-MC (390.21TB1-MC) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
1922 SMITHVILLE HWY
SPARTA, TN 38583
Phone: 3056528566
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 425603
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 100,000 mi

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 197,062 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,062 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 197,062 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Oct 22, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% May 13, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 3
International 2
Great Dane 1
Hino 1
Stoughton 1
Utility 1
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87854362 May 13, 2026 TN 2 —
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3358257 · 3AKJHHDR9PSUD6819
0 — No
83005988 Oct 22, 2024 FL 3 NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3359681 · 3AKJHLDV5LSLP5578
1 390.21TB1-MC No
80665056 Jan 23, 2024 MD 2 I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
NY 24491NE · 5PVNJ7AR9R5T50221
1 393.75(c) No
80321650 Dec 6, 2023 NC 2 nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40,
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC P684335 · 3HAEUMML6LL864124
1 395.8(f)(1) No
79649556 Sep 12, 2023 RI 3 —
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3358257 · 3AKJHHDR9PSUD6819
1 392.2 No
78980681 Jun 23, 2023 NC 3 I40
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC P684335 · 3HAEUMML6LL864124
4 383.23(a)(2), 391.41(a), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
FL2637758504 Jul 23, 2024 FL 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
FL8824987100 Feb 24, 2020 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
FL7706829208 Feb 24, 2008 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
FL7685818905 Sep 20, 2005 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NY982495340A Apr 8, 1998 NY 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
CONTRACT
MC293110
Active
—
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COMMON
MC293110
DISMISSED
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC293110 Common DISMISSED —
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
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 17027797 91X Oct 15, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 17027797 BIPD/Primary Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2025 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CPO BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2009 Oct 15, 2024 REPLACED
NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION MZA 8015 4472 BIPD/Primary Sep 5, 1995 Jun 10, 2009 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  2. Oct 15, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 11, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Jun 10, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION
  5. Nov 20, 1995
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Oct 18, 1995
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL FL 1 0
I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY MD 1 0
I40 NC 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 0
383.23(a)(2) CDL - wrong class Driver Fitness 1 1
391.41(a) Physical qualification - general Driver Fitness 1 1
393.75(c) Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(f)(1) Drivers record of duty status not current Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify TACO METALS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TACO METALS INC

Is TACO METALS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TACO METALS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 425603 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TACO METALS INC's safety rating? ▾
TACO METALS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has TACO METALS INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for TACO METALS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TACO METALS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TACO METALS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 6 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is TACO METALS INC based? ▾
TACO METALS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1922 SMITHVILLE HWY, SPARTA, Tennessee 38583. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TACO METALS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TACO METALS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC293110). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does TACO METALS INC operate? ▾
TACO METALS INC self-reports 5 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TACO METALS INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TACO METALS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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