Taz Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 1268158 · Bowling Green, KY 42104 · 2707829093

B

Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Taz Trucking (DOT# 1268158) in Bowling Green, Kentucky has 308 inspections on record with 337 violations and a 15.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 14 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

308 Inspections
15.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
14 Crashes
93 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 15.9%
Carrier: 15.9% (49 of 308) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.9%
Carrier: 3.9% (12 of 308) National: 6.4%
50% OOS rate better than 50% of carriers in Kentucky
15% crash rate better than 15% of carriers in Kentucky

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

337 total violations across 308 inspections
58 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
157
Unsafe Driving
106
Hours of Service
63
Driver Fitness
9
Other
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 35 states
Level 1: 66 (21%) Level 2: 80 (26%) Level 3: 162 (53%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/13/2026 LA 2 0 0
03/06/2026 WV 2 0 0
03/04/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/02/2026 LA 3 0 0
03/02/2026 TN 1 2 0
02/27/2026 TN 3 0 0
02/24/2026 MA 3 0 1
02/24/2026 IL 3 0 0
02/22/2026 IN 3 0 0
29-FEB-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-FEB-24 IN 0 0 0
29-DEC-24 WY 0 0 0
26-JAN-26 TN 0 0 0
25-MAR-25 TN 0 0 0
24-SEP-24 KY 0 0 0
19-JUL-25 KY 0 0 0
17-MAR-24 IL 0 0 0
16-FEB-26 SC 0 0 0
14-DEC-24 NJ 0 0 0
14-APR-25 TN 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC492697
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Wesco Insurance Company $1,000 11/01/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 93
Drivers 96
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 07/19/2004
MCS-150 Filed 20251223 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 8,845,240
Address 6318 Taz Court, Bowling Green, KY 42104