HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3468820-taj-carrier-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Taj Carrier Inc
Review before booking · 3 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Authority suspended in the last 12 monthsMC1134738: suspended: insurance cancelled on Aug 20, 2026, active again now. A lapse usually means insurance was cancelled; ask for a current certificate of insurance.
- Liability insurance lapsed in the last 12 monthsStar Mutual RRG policy cancelled Nov 29, 2025; the next filing took effect Jan 1, 2026, 33 days later. During a lapse the company had no liability insurance on file with FMCSA; ask for a current certificate of insurance.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs California average 19.8%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (209) 609-8080, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1134738.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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) | MC1134738 | — | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG03103 · BMC-91 | $750,000 | Aug 10, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 9 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1134738 | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG03103 | Jun 16, 2026 | Replaced |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1134738 | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG03103 | May 20, 2026 | Replaced |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1134738 | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG-03103 | Apr 15, 2026 | Replaced |
| May 14, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1134738 | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG-03103 | Jan 1, 2026 | Cancelled at term end |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1134738 | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG-03103 | Jan 1, 2026 | Replaced |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1134738 | Star Mutual RRG Policy 31312-36B7FB-25 | Oct 25, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1134738 | Accredited Specialty Insurance Company Policy 2-CWH-CA-19-S0347251-00 | Sep 18, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1134738 | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0231629001 | Sep 21, 2023 | Cancelled at term end |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1134738 | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0231629001 | Sep 21, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
6 of 18 · California avg 19.8%
6 of 48 · California avg 6.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 15 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 17 32.7%
- NV 11 21.2%
- NE 4 7.7%
- SD 4 7.7%
- UT 3 5.8%
- IA 3 5.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 16
16 tractors
Freightliner 12Peterbilt 7International 2Western Star 1
12 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 25
25 semi-trailers
Utility 12Great Dane 10Wabash 6Hyundai Translead 3CIMC 1Vanguard 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Seaboard Foods 2Dynasty Farms 2Pepsico 1Pilgrims 1Brandt 1Hearth & Home 1MLW Oakland 1Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | NE | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | 5 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | OR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | MN | 1 | 15 | Yes |
| May 25, 2026 | IA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | CA | 3 | 6 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | NV | 3 | 5 | No |
| Feb 23, 2026 | NV | 3 | 7 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 California average covers 398,391 vehicle and 509,953 driver inspections of all California-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
71 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 135 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 6 | 53.5% | 71.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 19 | 6 | 26.8% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 18.3% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.4% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 3 | 3 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 2 | 0 |
| Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Poweshiek Co, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Bigelow, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Arlington, WY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 3468820 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1134738 |
| Legal name | TAJ CARRIER INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 250,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 12, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 14 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages
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 Taj Carrier Inc
What does Taj Carrier Inc's operating authority allow?
MC1134738: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Taj Carrier Inc is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking Taj Carrier Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3468820. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (209) 609-8080, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1134738, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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