TARGA TRANSPORT LLC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026135 inspections · 2 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- TX20
- MS5
- AR3
- LA1
- MO1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Crittenden County, AR
Medium impact6 of 17 violations in the last 12 months (35%) came from inspections in Crittenden County, AR. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Crittenden County, AR to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× · 100%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 7% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching3× · 37%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca1× · 6%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 8%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 8%
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 21%
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA87 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 57 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
8
Tow-away
8
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi137 drivers
- Company officer
- MATT MELOY ROB DONALDSON
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 138735688
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-14
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 155 trucks · 155 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 1 other carrier — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
32 events- 04/14/2026MCS-150 update filed
7.9M mi reported (2025)
- 11/21/2020Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2JCAP152D6223TIL08
- 10/31/2020Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H25308207
- 10/31/2020Insurance ended — ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC & GAS INS. SERVICES LTD.
policy X3219A1A09
- 10/31/2020Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2JCAP152D6223TIL08
- 10/26/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/29/2020)
- 12/21/2009MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 10/31/2009Insurance filed — ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC & GAS INS. SERVICES LTD.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy X3219A1A09
- 10/28/2009Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2JCAP-152D6223TIL08
- 10/26/2009Insurance transferred — ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC & GAS INS. SERVICES LTD.
BIPD/Excess · policy X3219A1A05
- 10/26/2009Insurance transferred — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP-152D6223
- 07/23/2006Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2E-CAP-152D6235-TCT-05
- 07/22/2006Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2ECAP152D6235-TCT-05
- 07/21/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2006)
- 01/06/2006MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
TRANSFER CONSUMMATED (10/28/2009)
- 12/28/2005Insurance name changed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2E-CAP-100D3264-TCT-00
- 12/28/2005Insurance name changed — ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC & GAS INS. SERVICES LTD.
BIPD/Excess · policy X0529A1A98
- 11/16/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/06/2005)
- 11/03/2005Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2E-CAP-100D3264-TCT-00
- 06/01/2000Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4729-00-000149
- 12/03/1998MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/28/2005)
- 10/23/1998Insurance name changed — ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC & GAS INS. SERVICES LTD.
BIPD/Excess · policy X0529A1A97
- 08/26/1998Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4729-00-000149
- 07/06/1998Insurance replaced — ASSOC. ELECTRIC & GAS INSURANCE SERVICES LTD.
BIPD/Excess · policy X0529A1A98
- 07/02/1998Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 482800000197
- 06/01/1998Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 482800000197
- 03/20/1997Insurance cancelled — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Excess · policy XCE G1 731199-2
- 05/08/1996Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy G1 731164-5
- 03/01/1996Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy G1 731164-5
- 03/01/1995Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Excess · policy ISAHO6092238
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- —
- Rated
- 1994-08-29
- Last review
- 2012-07-31
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-14
- Reported mileage
- 7,872,435 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — TARGA TRANSPORT LLC, HOUSTON, TX
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