Tax Airfreight LLC
USDOT 153935 · MC-164888 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Tax Airfreight LLC is a corporation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 180 power units and 189 drivers, which ranks it #55 by fleet size among 267 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Wisconsin. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 84 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 21.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 4.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tax Airfreight LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 153935 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-164888 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5975 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Phone | (800) 242-6565 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 153935.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 11 | 59 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 10 | 100 | 0 |
| Trailers | 115 | 160 | 0 |
- 1.05 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,481,703 miles reported for 2025 – about 41,565 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 30% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 174 CDL drivers; 8 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 181 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Wisconsin carriers with 50+ units (267).
| Measure | Tax Airfreight LLC | Same size, US | WI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.4% | 18.8% | 17.1% | 14% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 54% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 84 | 84 with a driver check, 42 with a vehicle check, 75 BASIC violations recorded, 11 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 13, 2023) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tax Airfreight LLC?
Tax Airfreight LLC is registered with USDOT number 153935 and operating authority MC-164888.
How many trucks does Tax Airfreight LLC have?
It reports 180 power units (110 tractors, 70 straight trucks) and 275 trailers, with 189 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 9, 2026).
Where is Tax Airfreight LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tax Airfreight LLC?
Over 24 months, 21.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.