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Freight Carrier · Mertzon, TX

TALAJAK INC

609 N 2ND STREET · Mertzon, TX 76941

Authorized: Property

(325) 632-5341 Tap to call

MC #444965
USDOT #1066218 USDOT Active

16
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TALAJAK INC is a Mertzon, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-444965 and their USDOT number is 1066218.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/04/2025 · last updated May 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 08/04/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 278,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Machinery, Large Objects
Oilfield Equipment

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (22). Home base: Mertzon, Texas.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
0
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 13.51 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

22
Total
4
Clean
18
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 15

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal5× OOS×3 SW 6
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp11× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 21

393.9TInoperable tail lamp5× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes4× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment2× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TALAJAK INC
609 N 2ND STREET
MERTZON, TX 76941

Mailing Address

TALAJAK INC
PO BOX 924
MERTZON, TX 76941

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