HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4156389-tay-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TAY EXPRESS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
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, (754) 306-7501, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1596531.
- 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) | MC1596531 | — | Accredited Specialty Insurance Company Policy 2CWSOH19S037792100 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 20, 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
3 of 8 · Ohio avg 21.7%
2 of 11 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | OH | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 21, 2026 | MO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 18, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 9, 2026 | OH | 3 | 3 | No |
| Oct 20, 2025 | IL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 1, 2025 | NC | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| Jan 29, 2025 | CT | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Jan 29, 2025 | IL | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Dec 18, 2024 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 11, 2024 | NY | 2 | 3 | No |
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 Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 33 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 52.9% | 63.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 | 23.5% | 4.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 17.6% | 13.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| No or improper safety chains or cables for full trailer Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370D | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A4 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2 | 1 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Low · Driver Fitness · code 39115ANSOUT | 1 | 0 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 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 Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4156389 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1596531 |
| Legal name | TAY EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 207,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 13, 2023 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Questions about TAY EXPRESS LLC
What does TAY EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1596531: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TAY EXPRESS LLC 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 TAY EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4156389. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (754) 306-7501, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1596531, 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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