Ta Trans INC
Des Plaines, IL
Profile data updated Feb 2, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
60
Power Units
60
Drivers
FMCSA since 2012 (14 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
TA TRANS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 2012. Based in Des Plaines, IL, they operate a fleet of 60 power units with 60 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Ta Trans INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Ta Trans INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 60
MCS-150 Mileage: 4,680,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
60
Total Drivers
60
CDL Drivers
60
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TA TRANS INC
108 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Fontaine Trailer Co., Fona. Equipment breakdown: 56 SEMI-TRAILER, 51 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 25% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 56 | 52% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 51 | 47% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 37 | 35% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 14 | 13% |
| Fona | 10 | 10% |
| Fontaine T | 8 | 8% |
| Transcraft/wabash | 6 | 6% |
| Volvo Truck | 5 | 5% |
| Kenworth | 4 | 4% |
| Volvo | 3 | 3% |
| Reitnouer | 3 | 3% |
| Peterbilt | 2 | 2% |
| Font | 2 | 2% |
| Mana | 2 | 2% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2 | 2% |
| Mac Traile | 1 | 1% |
| Cadiz | 1 | 1% |
| Manac | 1 | 1% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 1 | 1% |
| Extreme Trailers Llc | 1 | 1% |
| Doon | 1 | 1% |
| International | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 108 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WK1613 | CA | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | May 2026 |
| P1254481 | IL | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | May 2026 |
| P 1254140 | IL | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| PT751G5 | PA | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| P1206887 | IL | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | May 2026 |
| P1201037 | IL | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 4UY5048 | CA | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 4VT5190 | CA | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| P1224551 | IL | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| 4VR6954 | CA | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 4VK1512 | CA | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | Apr 2026 |
| TEMP | IL | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| P1317153 | IL | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 4WB1135 | CA | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 4WL7877 | CA | FONT SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| PXB2301 | OH | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| P1224552 | IL | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| 4VZ7575 | CA | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| P1320239 | IL | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 4SH2061 | CA | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 8 states: IL (60) · CA (35) · ME (7) · MN (2) · TX (1) · OH (1) · ND (1) · PA (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 108)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
161
Inspections
24 months
213
Violations
Total found
32
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-2.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-6.8%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/04/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 06/24/2026 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/19/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/15/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | UT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 6 | 2 |
| 06/02/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 161 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | TS TS CA0000189 00 | $750,000 | 12/17/2025 |
View Insurance History (5 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0187256002 | 12/17/2022 | 12/17/2025 | CANCEL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0187256001 | 12/17/2021 | 12/17/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1415526 | 10/27/2015 | 10/27/2016 | CANCEL | |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1074214 | 10/27/2014 | 10/27/2015 | CANCEL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN203712 | 10/27/2016 | 01/17/2022 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/19/2025 | AL | RURAL LOWNDES, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/21/2025 | KS | PITTSBURG, KS | 0 | 1 | No |
| 11/17/2024 | MS | BILOXI, MS | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TA TRANS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TA TRANS INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is TA TRANS INC's authority currently active?
TA TRANS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has TA TRANS INC been in business?
TA TRANS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 2012, making their authority approximately 14 years, 3 months old.
Where is TA TRANS INC located?
TA TRANS INC is physically located at 701 LEE ST SUIT 315, DES PLAINES, IL 60016.
Roadside Inspection History 161 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TA TRANS INC has been inspected 161 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, NM, MT. Out of these, 25 inspections (about 16%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLED — 15 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-04 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-24 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | UT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-02 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-05-30 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-20 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-12 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-07 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-06 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 161 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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