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Carrier profile · USDOT 2924307 · MC-986489 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Taplin Group LLC
DBA NOT APPLICABLE
85 power unitsavg 7.7 yrRegional · 6 statesKALAMAZOO, MI65/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-986489 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
85Power units
26 observed · MCS-150
20Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.7Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate above average29.6% vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average17.1% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.MCS-150 update dueThe biennial MCS-150 update is overdue.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$4M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo29.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.7 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TAPLIN GROUP LLC (USDOT 2924307) has a Vektor safety score of 65/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 31, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 29.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 27 vehicle-level and 35 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 85 power units and 76 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 29, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TAPLIN GROUP LLC's USDOT number?
TAPLIN GROUP LLC's USDOT number is 2924307, and its motor carrier number is MC-986489.
Is TAPLIN GROUP LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, TAPLIN GROUP LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TAPLIN GROUP LLC's safety record?
TAPLIN GROUP LLC has a 29.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 52 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 65/100 (tier: review).
How big is TAPLIN GROUP LLC's fleet?
TAPLIN GROUP LLC operates 85 power units and 76 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TAPLIN GROUP LLC based?
TAPLIN GROUP LLC is based in KALAMAZOO, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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