HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3593861-tara-freight-systems-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TARA FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (708) 831-8331, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1218287.
- 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) | MC1218287 | Primary | National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. Policy 011-81-9506 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 10, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 7 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 31 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | OH | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | IN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | IN | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jul 4, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 18, 2026 | MN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
23 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 43.5% | 19.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 30.4% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 26.1% | 14.8% |
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 | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2TAOTLM | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39520BELDNV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 39222AD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 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 Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Aurora, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3593861 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1218287 |
| Legal name | TARA FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 28 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 1,264,642 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 20, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 TARA FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
What does TARA FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1218287: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TARA FREIGHT SYSTEMS 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 TARA FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3593861. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 831-8331, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1218287, 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 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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