Taran Safety Record

DOT# 4118532 · Sioux Falls, SD 57103 · 3869865085

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Taran (DOT# 4118532) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota has 133 inspections on record with 77 violations and a 5.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

133 Inspections
5.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
33 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 5.3%
Carrier: 5.3% (7 of 133) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.0%
Carrier: 3.0% (4 of 133) National: 6.4%
64% OOS rate better than 64% of carriers in South Dakota
14% crash rate better than 14% of carriers in South Dakota

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.

77 total violations across 133 inspections
11 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
39
Unsafe Driving
25
Hours of Service
12
Other
1

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 23 states
Level 1: 38 (29%) Level 2: 37 (28%) Level 3: 58 (44%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/18/2026 AL 3 0 0
03/09/2026 KY 1 0 0
02/25/2026 NC 3 0 0
02/19/2026 WA 2 2 0
02/18/2026 UT 3 0 0
01/19/2026 UT 3 0 0
01/14/2026 UT 3 0 0
01/13/2026 SD 3 0 0
01/11/2026 CO 2 0 0
1 injury crash
30-JAN-26 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-JAN-26 KY 0 0 0
18-NOV-25 AL 0 2 0
11-DEC-24 UT 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 MC1574690
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Prime Insurance Company $750 07/17/2025

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 33
Drivers 40
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 08/16/2023
MCS-150 Filed 20251001 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,128,412
Address 1200 W 3rd St Suit #213, Sioux Falls, SD 57103