Taplin Group LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2924307 · Kalamazoo, MI 49006 · 2693759595
Average safety record — scored 45/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 45/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Taplin Group LLC (DOT# 2924307) in Kalamazoo, Michigan has 49 inspections on record with 66 violations and a 26.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 66 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 49 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | MI | 1 | 1 |
| 10/10/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/30/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2025 | MI | 0 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-JUL-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-OCT-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-JUN-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 06-JUL-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Excess | Zurich American Insurance Company | $4,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | Zurich American Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.