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TAPLIN GROUP LLC

5070 WEST MICHIGAN AVE · Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #986489
  • USDOT #2924307 USDOT Active
  • 106
    Power Units
  • 76
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TAPLIN GROUP LLC is a Kalamazoo, MI freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 106 truck(s) in their fleet and 76 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-986489 and their USDOT number is 2924307.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/29/2024 · last updated May 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/29/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 946,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Chemicals
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: MI (24), IN (7), IL (2), MO (2), VA (1). Home base: Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.47 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.65 4 Vehicle Maintenance 3.76 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.28 5

Inspection Summary

  • 36
    Total
  • 17
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 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
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 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
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
TAPLIN GROUP LLC
5070 WEST MICHIGAN AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
Mailing Address
TAPLIN GROUP LLC
5140 WEST MICHIGAN AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006

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