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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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TANTARA TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 587180 · MC13964 · EIN 38-3209511 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
34800 GODDARD RD, ROMULUS, MI, 48174-3406
(734) 879-4458 · AL FISHER
85
Low risk
Risk factors
11 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
180 / 90
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
75 / 462
Crashes (24 mo)
11
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy TRK3888595 · eff 09/01/2007
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance194 pts
Unsafe Driving163 pts
Driver Fitness63 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance37 pts
Other22 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol5 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MI20
CA9
MD6
OH5
NM3
IN3
IL2
TX2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.89 | 1.84 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.21 | ≈27–34% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.48 | 0.49 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.09 | 3.13 | ≈36–40% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 51% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Phone / texting 12%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Livingston County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Livingston County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 54% · False log / RODS 46%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 36% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 35% (1 OOS) · Brakes 19%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 11 inspections, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 42%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LBL, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.318).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 42%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 8%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.36).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 11 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | LAS VEGAS, NV | ✓ | ||
| 05/07/2026 | ENTERPRISE TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/27/2026 | LASALLE TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 02/05/2026 | Detroit, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/02/2025 | YORK TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 04/06/2025 | NY | 2 | ||
| 02/21/2025 | LIVONIA, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/05/2025 | EAGLE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ||
| 01/03/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 12/04/2024 | DETROIT, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
32 truck31 trailer14 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
AL FISHER
Annual mileage
4.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
85
Registered since
1995-01-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (21 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| K&A TOP TIER TRUCKING LLC | 4574128 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.5M mi reported (2025)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
03/02/2008 — Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 0657-64-84
01/01/2008 — Insurance filed — Federal Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 665-96-64
01/01/2008 — Insurance ended — Federal Insurance Company
policy 665-96-64
01/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 0657-64-84
09/01/2007 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK3888595
09/01/2007 — Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy TRK3888595
09/01/2007 — Insurance ended — Federal Insurance Company
policy 7322 1975
09/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK3888595
09/01/2005 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D189A00023
09/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73221975
09/14/1995 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/25/1995 — CONTRACT — GRANTED
01/25/1995 — COMMON — GRANTED
01/17/1995 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
11/13/1994 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/1994)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/587180.