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TZAR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

223 N ERNEST ST · Griffith, IN 46319

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(219) 309-4473 Tap to call
  • MC #1494224
  • USDOT #3986455 USDOT Active
  • 12
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TZAR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a Griffith, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1494224 and their USDOT number is 3986455.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/04/2025 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/04/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 875,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kentucky — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: KY (4), OH (3), GA (3), TN (3), MS (2), SC (2), KS (1), NM (1), OK (1), IL (1), IN (1), WA (1). Home base: Griffith, Indiana.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.29 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 3 Vehicle Maintenance 9.66 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 2

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2

Hours of Service 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.3× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TZAR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
223 N ERNEST ST
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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