TARTAR EXPRESS INC

USDOT 835948 • 270 CHEWTON, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, 48301

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
835,948
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5862688602
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
MCS-150 Mileage
1,680,000
Physical Address
270 CHEWTON, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, 48301
Contact
Phone: 5862688602

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 22, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-371201ACTIVEUnknownOct 31, 2017

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN125839ON FILEFeb 22, 2019Oct 28, 2019
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCARGOIMP 7794064ON FILEJan 20, 2008Jan 1, 2009

Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN125793CANCELLEDOct 28, 2017Feb 22, 2019
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDJan 18, 2013Oct 31, 2017
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDFeb 13, 2012Jan 18, 2013
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDDec 16, 2011Feb 13, 2012
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDMay 13, 2011Dec 16, 2011
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDMar 24, 2011May 13, 2011
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDFeb 11, 2011Mar 24, 2011
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDDec 15, 2010Feb 11, 2011
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDSep 17, 2010Dec 15, 2010
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDJan 4, 2010Sep 17, 2010
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDOct 29, 2009Jan 4, 2010
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDMay 8, 2009Oct 29, 2009
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDMar 26, 2009May 8, 2009
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDJan 28, 2009Mar 26, 2009
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDSep 5, 2008Jan 28, 2009
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIMS06922REPLACEDJan 20, 2007Jan 20, 2008
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978-1REPLACEDJun 26, 2004Jun 26, 2004
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978CANCELLEDJun 26, 2004Sep 5, 2008
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2193978-0CANCELLEDJun 26, 2003Jun 26, 2004
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICABIPD/PrimaryTC 0004555REPLACEDJan 20, 1999Jun 26, 2003
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICACARGOMPC506570 TC0004555REPLACEDJan 20, 1999Jan 20, 2007

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN125839BIPD/PrimaryOct 28, 2019Oct 28, 2019
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN125793BIPD/PrimaryFeb 22, 2019Feb 22, 2019
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2017Oct 31, 2017
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2013Jan 18, 2013
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2012Feb 13, 2012
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryDec 16, 2011Dec 16, 2011
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2011May 13, 2011
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryMar 24, 2011Mar 24, 2011
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryFeb 11, 2011Feb 11, 2011
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryDec 15, 2010Dec 15, 2010
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimarySep 17, 2010Sep 17, 2010
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2010Jan 4, 2010
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryOct 29, 2009Oct 29, 2009
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryMay 8, 2009May 8, 2009
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryMar 26, 2009Mar 26, 2009
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2009Jan 28, 2009
CANCELGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKIMP 7794064CARGOJan 1, 2009Jan 1, 2009
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978BIPD/PrimarySep 5, 2008Sep 5, 2008
TERM/REPLESSEX INSURANCE COMPANYIMS06922CARGOJan 20, 2008Jan 20, 2008
TERM/REPLCITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICAMPC506570 TC0004555CARGOJan 20, 2007Jan 20, 2007
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978-0BIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2004Jun 26, 2004
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2193978-1BIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2004Jun 26, 2004
TERM/REPLCITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICATC 0004555BIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2003Jun 26, 2003

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-371201INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC371201COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 4, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 31, 2017
MC371201MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 13, 2013Unknown
MC371201COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 13, 2008
MC371201COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 1, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 21, 2004
MC371201MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 17, 2000REVOKEDJan 7, 2009

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
26
Violations
71
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
34.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
3.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states26 inspections

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Violation Summary (71 violations from 26 inspections)

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Violation Summary (71 violations from 26 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)525Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps423Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general325Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLITOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(e)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(d)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3(e)Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11General/Admin
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
34.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+11.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.73vs nat'l 1.80
+0.93 above avg

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

Inspection History (26 inspections)

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Inspection History (26 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 25, 202687150691W I 94 @ LANSING AVEMILevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 20, 202586385963MONROE SCALE S/BMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Oct 8, 202586016564MONROE SCALE N/BMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Aug 26, 202585907604FOWLERVILLE SCALE E/BMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Aug 25, 202585596975WB FOWLERVILLE SCALEMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LBL, 393.45D-BAAL, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Aug 11, 202585471230FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/BMILevel 1MANA SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jun 17, 202584975538GRANGE RDMILevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLFCNo
Mar 21, 202584208776WB I-94 AT REST AREAMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Mar 12, 202584120117COLDWATER SCALEMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 20, 202583931702WB I-96 AT MERRIMANMILevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Sep 26, 202482794643ROADMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 30, 202482266825W/B I-96 @ MERRIMAN RDMILevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Jun 27, 202481993852GRASS LAKE SCALE E/BMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.100(c), 393.75(a)(2)Yes
Apr 18, 202481395328FOWLERVILLE SCALE E/BMILevel 2MNTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Feb 14, 202480882999FREMONT ININLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLITNo
Feb 7, 202480804059E/BI69@LAKE PLEASANTMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.82(a)(1), 396.17(c), 396.3(a)(1)No
Jan 22, 202480667972GRASS LAKE SCALE W/BMILevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 17, 202480638734I-94 E/B GRASS LAKE SCALEMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.23Yes
Jan 10, 202480591579N I-75@PONTIAC SCALEMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9(a), 393.75(c), 393.11Yes
Dec 12, 202380380304CAMBRIDGE SCALESMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10393.47(e), 390.21T(b), 396.9(d)(2)Yes
Oct 17, 202379944910GRASS LAKE SCALE W/BMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60(c)No
Oct 16, 202379933923FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/BMILevel 1MNTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Oct 12, 202379907532OLDS ST @ WALMART LOTMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR9393.47(e), 390.3(e), 392.16(a)Yes
Aug 25, 202379520736PONTIAC SCALE S/BMILevel 1MNTR SEMI-TRAILER11393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.75(c)Yes
Jul 13, 202379147466OAKWOOD BLVDMILevel 2MNTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.82(a)(1), 392.2No
May 24, 202378730430WB I-96 @ INKSTER RDMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 28.6% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 10, 2023MIINJURY01WARRENCHICAGO...BM0835TARTAR EXPRESS INC
Jun 6, 2023MIINJURY02WARRENI-696...Z72325TARTAR EXPRESS INC
Jun 27, 2022MITOW00WARRENMOUND...Y33472TARTAR EXPRESS INC
Jun 7, 2019MITOW00
Oct 17, 2017MIINJURY01
Aug 31, 2016MITOW00
Apr 21, 2016MIINJURY01
Dec 23, 2015MIINJURY01
Mar 5, 2013MIINJURY01
Aug 20, 2007MITOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 10, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 6, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 27, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 28, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 7, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 22, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 31, 2017
Authority
Oct 31, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 17, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 31, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 21, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 23, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 5, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 18, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 16, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 11, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 15, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 17, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 4, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 29, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 8, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 26, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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