HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/304876-tantara-transportation-corp/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Contract carrier & Broker under MC205091
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (563) 262-8621, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC205091.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC205091 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WPP 8200120-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2023 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC205091 | — | LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy LICX3002142 · 84 | — | Oct 10, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 of 35 · Iowa avg 22.1%
1 of 93 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | MN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | IA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | MO | 1 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Iowa average covers 31,594 vehicle and 64,957 driver inspections of all Iowa-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
65 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 17 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 89 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 15 | 52.3% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | 33.8% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 1 | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 9 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 4 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345D | 2 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C2B | 2 | 0 |
| Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3928 | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Markham, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Madison, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Mt Olive Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 1 |
| May 20, 2025 | Summerville, SC | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Albuquerque, NM | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 304876 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC205091 |
| Legal name | TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 114 |
| Drivers | 97 |
| Annual mileage | 8,421,067 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 6, 1999) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 9, 1987 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherLighting
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP
Is TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP a broker or a carrier?
Both. TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP's operating authority allow?
MC205091: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 304876. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (563) 262-8621, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC205091, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (563) 262-8621
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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