Freight Carrier/broker · Milwaukee, WI

TAX AIRFREIGHT INC

5975 SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE · Milwaukee, WI 53207

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #164888
  • USDOT #153935 USDOT Active
  • 180
    Power Units
  • 189
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TAX AIRFREIGHT INC is a Milwaukee, WI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 180 truck(s) in their fleet and 189 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-164888 and their USDOT number is 153935.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/09/2026 · last updated May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,481,703 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.63 28 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.27 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.16 4

Inspection Summary

  • 88
    Total
  • 39
    Clean
  • 49
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.106(d)Insufficient aggregate working load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load 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/combination OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting SW 1

Hazardous Materials 5

  • 172.312A1-HMMSHM (Markings) - Offering a non-bulk HM package containing liquids without closures upward as required SW 4
  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information SW 3
  • 172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required SW 3
  • 172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name SW 3
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TAX AIRFREIGHT INC
5975 SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53207
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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