Taz Trucking Inc
USDOT 1268158 · MC-492697 · Bowling Green, Kentucky · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Taz Trucking Inc (dba Taz Trucking) is a company based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 93 power units and 96 drivers, which ranks it #33 by fleet size among 98 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kentucky. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 208 times – about 2.2 inspections per power unit. 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 12.9 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Taz Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Taz Trucking |
| USDOT number | 1268158 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-492697 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 6318 Taz Court, Bowling Green, KY 42104 |
| Phone | (270) 782-9093 |
| First registered | Jul 19, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1268158.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 77 | 16 | 0 |
| Trailers | 171 | 9 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 8,845,240 miles reported for 2024 – about 95,110 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 91% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 96 CDL drivers; 88 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 8 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Kentucky carriers with 50+ units (98).
| Measure | Taz Trucking Inc | Same size, US | KY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.2% | 20.5% | 21.3% | 53% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 15% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.9 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 171% higher than average |
| Inspections | 208 | 208 with a driver check, 112 with a vehicle check, 186 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 4, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Taz Trucking Inc?
Taz Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 1268158 and operating authority MC-492697.
How many trucks does Taz Trucking Inc have?
It reports 93 power units (93 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 180 trailers, with 96 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 23, 2025).
Where is Taz Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104.
What is the out-of-service rate of Taz Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.