TARA WRECKER INC
USDOT 572610 • 9140 TURNER ROAD, JONESBORO, GA, 30236
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-279824 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 31, 2024 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000233 01 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | STM0000147-01 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | CP2-1214674 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 1999 | Oct 17, 2003 |
Insurance History (35 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000233 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TWT 0000122-02 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TWT 0000122-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP800747 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006094-02 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006094-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006094-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIT00127201 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIT00105502 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIT00105501 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0000147-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHK2068952 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | STM0000147 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | STM0000147 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2009 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0000147 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 274121 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2007 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 274121 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2007 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TTS4600151 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2005 | Oct 16, 2007 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTS4600151 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2005 | Oct 16, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 433336 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2004 | Oct 25, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 433336 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2004 | Oct 16, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 433336 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2004 | Oct 16, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 433336 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2004 | Oct 25, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 452476 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2003 | Oct 16, 2004 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 452476 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2003 | Oct 16, 2004 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CP2-1214674 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 1999 | Oct 17, 2003 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 199358910 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 1999 | Dec 5, 1999 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CP1-0913861 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 1998 | Oct 15, 1999 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | CP1-10913861 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 1998 | Aug 14, 1999 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CP1-0913861 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 1998 | Aug 14, 1998 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL425083 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 1997 | Aug 14, 1998 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD | TT 100423 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 1996 | Aug 14, 1997 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T7G 35001539 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 1996 | Aug 14, 1996 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T7G 35001539 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 1994 | Jun 28, 1996 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T7G 35001539 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 1994 | Aug 14, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000233 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000233 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TWT 0000122-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TWT 0000122-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP800747 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006094-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006094-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006094-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIT00127201 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIT00105502 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIT00105501 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0000147-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | STM0000147-01 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0000147 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | STM0000147 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHK2068952 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | STM0000147 | CARGO | Oct 16, 2010 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 274121 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 274121 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TTS4600151 | CARGO | Oct 16, 2007 | Oct 16, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TTS4600151 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2007 | Oct 16, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 433336 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 433336 | CARGO | Oct 25, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 433336 | CARGO | Oct 16, 2005 | Oct 16, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 433336 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2005 | Oct 16, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 452476 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2004 | Oct 16, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 452476 | CARGO | Oct 16, 2004 | Oct 16, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP2-1214674 | CARGO | Oct 17, 2003 | Oct 17, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP2-1214674 | BIPD | Oct 17, 2003 | Oct 17, 2003 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 199358910 | BIPD | Dec 5, 1999 | Dec 5, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP1-0913861 | CARGO | Oct 15, 1999 | Oct 15, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP1-10913861 | BIPD | Aug 14, 1999 | Aug 14, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | T7G 35001539 | CARGO | Aug 14, 1998 | Aug 14, 1998 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL425083 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 1998 | Aug 14, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP1-0913861 | CARGO | Aug 14, 1998 | Aug 14, 1998 |
| CANCEL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | TT 100423 | BIPD | Aug 14, 1997 | Aug 14, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | T7G 35001539 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 1996 | Aug 14, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | T7G 35001539 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 1996 | Jun 28, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-279824 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2024 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2020 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2018 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2017 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2016 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2015 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2011 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2010 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2009 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2005 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2005 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2004 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2003 |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2000 |
| MC279824 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 24, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC279824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 1997 |
| MC279824 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 19, 1995 | REVOKED | Oct 29, 1998 |
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
2 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLN | Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | 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:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | TARA BLVD NEAR WALDEN LANDING DR | ...S53095 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Aug 4, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | NOAHS ARK RD AT DEER CROSSING DR | ...550796 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Jun 1, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | RIDGEWOOD DR AT MCGARITY RD | ...S51388 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Mar 12, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERDALE | HIGHWAY 85 N AT ROUNTREE RD | ...247357 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Aug 26, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | DONALD LEE HOLLOWELL PKWY NW NEAR I 285 S | ...644394 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Nov 29, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JONESBORO | OHARA DR AT JONESBORO RD | ...194695 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Jun 20, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CONYERS | SR 20 W AT HONEY CREEK RD SE | ...430645 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Apr 12, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUSTELL | CH JAMES PKWY 62 GARRETT JR MEMORIAL HWY | ...S53252 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Nov 19, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I-285 / CHAMBLEE TUCKER RD | ...S50671 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Sep 27, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH FULTON | I-85 NORTH / FLAT SHOALS RD | ...S51388 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| May 3, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-85 SOUTH / BOGGS RD | ...644394 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Jan 18, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | POLLARD BLVD SW RALPH D ABERNATHY | ...176373 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Jan 4, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-285 WEST / BOULDERCREST ROAD | ...BZ3591 | TARA WRECKER INC |
| Jul 11, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
64 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 64 events