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Carrier profile · USDOT 2924307 · MC986489 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Taplin Group LLC

DBA Not Applicable · Kalamazoo, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2016
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases+7 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (269) 375-9595
106
Power units
76
Drivers
35
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
946K
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
69
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 4 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Driver OOS well above average: 17.1% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
29.6%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 8 of 27 inspections
Driver out-of-service
17.1%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 6 of 35 inspections
Crashes
3
1 fatal1 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 1.59 per 1M mi
Total inspections
35
Driver inspections
35
Vehicle inspections
27
People injured
1
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC986489
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 31, 2016Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
106
Power units
85
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
76
Drivers
35
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGarbage/RefuseChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOther
Annual mileage
946,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2924307
MC / docket
MC-986489
Legal name
Taplin Group LLC
DBA
Not Applicable
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 30, 2016
Last MCS-150
Jul 29, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
76 (35)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Taplin Group LLC's USDOT number?

Taplin Group LLC's USDOT number is 2924307 and its docket number is MC986489.

Is Taplin Group LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Taplin Group LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 35 roadside inspections, a 29.6% vehicle and 17.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (1 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Taplin Group LLC's fleet?

106 power units and 76 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 29, 2024.

What insurance does Taplin Group LLC carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company.

Where is Taplin Group LLC located?

Taplin Group LLC is located at 5070 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49006. Phone: (269) 375-9595.

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