Freight Carrier · Lemont, IL

TAURUS AUTO GROUP INC

15875 135TH ST · Lemont, IL 60439-4733

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #865893
  • USDOT #2498811 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TAURUS AUTO GROUP INC is a Lemont, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-865893 and their USDOT number is 2498811.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/10/2025 · last updated Sep 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/10/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,504,250 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Missouri — 48 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 23 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 15 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 9 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 41 states over the past 24 months: MO (48), MT (24), TN (23), CA (18), WA (17), OH (15), SD (14), UT (14), IL (14), CO (12), KS (11), TX (9), +29 more. Home base: Lemont, Illinois.

Safety Record

70 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.1 39 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.99 51 Vehicle Maintenance 3.98 89 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 7

Inspection Summary

  • 351
    Total
  • 203
    Clean
  • 148
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 130 unique codes

Critical 40

  • 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain20× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.128(b)(1)Vehicle not secured, front and rear1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.40F-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.128No/improper securement of vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other16× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers3× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1

Hours of Service 17

  • 395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official2× SW 7
  • 395.11GFailing to provide supporting documents in the driver's possession upon request1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.4× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 59

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× SW 6
  • 392.33A-DDriver - Operating CMV while lamps/reflectors are obscured2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
TAURUS AUTO GROUP INC
15875 135TH ST
LEMONT, IL 60439-4733
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map