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TAPLIN GROUP LLC

DOT 2924307
MC 986489
Entity Carrier
5070 WEST MICHIGAN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated3 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2924307
ACTIVE

Overview

TAPLIN GROUP LLC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jul 2024, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It operates a fleet of 106 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Private Property. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed, Tanker and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
16.666666666666668%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
29.62962962962963%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$5,000,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJul 2024
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 2.8
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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79 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

35
Inspections, 24 mo
54
Violations, 24 mo
18
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-26
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-08-26
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-08-26
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-08-26
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 1)
2026-06-24
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-04-29
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2026-04-29
383.23A2-LCDL — Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-04-23
393.130 — No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-04-23
393.43 — No/improper breakaway or emergency braking (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-04-23
392.2-SLLEWG3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit 1)
2026-04-23
173.24B — Failed to meet general package requirements (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-04-23
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)
2026-04-23
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 1)
2026-04-23
395.8A-ELD — ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-04-21
393.11A1-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing (Unit 1)
2026-04-16
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-04-16
395.22G-ELDMFV — HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. (Unit D)
2026-04-16
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-04-03
393.75G-TAOW — Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-04-03
393.75G-TAOW — Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-04-03
392.2-SLLEWG3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2026-03-18
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-03-05
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-01-08
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-01-08
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-10-10
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-09-30
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-09-25
392.2-SLLSIV — State/Local Laws - State insurance violation (Unit D)
2025-09-25
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-09-25
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units106
Drivers76
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-986489

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TAPLIN GROUP LLC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2924307 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does TAPLIN GROUP LLC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $5,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is TAPLIN GROUP LLC's safety rating?
TAPLIN GROUP LLC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 16.666666666666668% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does TAPLIN GROUP LLC operate?
It runs 106 power units with 76 drivers on file.

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5070 WEST MICHIGAN AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
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