TARTAR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 835948 • 270 CHEWTON, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, 48301
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-371201 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 31, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN125839 | ON FILE | Feb 22, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 7794064 | ON FILE | Jan 20, 2008 | Jan 1, 2009 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN125793 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2017 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2013 | Oct 31, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2012 | Jan 18, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2011 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | May 13, 2011 | Dec 16, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2011 | May 13, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2010 | Feb 11, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2010 | Dec 15, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2010 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 2009 | Jan 4, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2009 | Oct 29, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2009 | May 8, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2009 | Mar 26, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2008 | Jan 28, 2009 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMS06922 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978-1 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2004 | Jun 26, 2004 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2004 | Sep 5, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2193978-0 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2003 | Jun 26, 2004 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC 0004555 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 1999 | Jun 26, 2003 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | MPC506570 TC0004555 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 1999 | Jan 20, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN125839 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN125793 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2013 | Jan 18, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2011 | Dec 16, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2011 | May 13, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2011 | Feb 11, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2010 | Dec 15, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2010 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2010 | Jan 4, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2009 | Oct 29, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2009 | May 8, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2009 | Mar 26, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2009 | Jan 28, 2009 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 7794064 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2008 | Sep 5, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMS06922 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2008 | Jan 20, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | MPC506570 TC0004555 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2004 | Jun 26, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2193978-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2004 | Jun 26, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | TC 0004555 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2003 | Jun 26, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-371201 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC371201 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2017 |
| MC371201 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 13, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC371201 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2008 |
| MC371201 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2004 |
| MC371201 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 17, 2000 | REVOKED | Jan 7, 2009 |
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 • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (26 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WARREN | CHICAGO | ...BM0835 | TARTAR EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 6, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WARREN | I-696 | ...Z72325 | TARTAR EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 27, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | MOUND | ...Y33472 | TARTAR EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 7, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2016 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2015 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2013 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events