Taplin Group LLC
USDOT 2924307 · MC-986489 · Kalamazoo, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Taplin Group LLC (dba Not Applicable) is a company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 106 power units and 76 drivers, which ranks it #133 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 37 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 29.6% of vehicle inspections and 16.2% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 2 tow-away), or 1.9 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Taplin Group LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Not Applicable |
| USDOT number | 2924307 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-986489 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5070 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 |
| Phone | (269) 375-9595 |
| First registered | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2924307.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 69 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 69 | 0 |
- 0.72 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 946,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 8,925 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 35 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 66 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Taplin Group LLC | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.6% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 57% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 16.2% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 522% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.9 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 58% lower than average |
| Inspections | 37 | 37 with a driver check, 27 with a vehicle check, 34 BASIC violations recorded, 16 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| CTT LLC USDOT 2888472 | Warren | 97 | 52 | 41 | 16.7% | 2 |
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Other carriers near Kalamazoo
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & B Trucking Inc USDOT 112044 | Kalamazoo | 150 | 100 | 145 | 32.5% | 12 |
| Lewis C Howard Inc USDOT 2473448 | Kalamazoo | 93 | 99 | 51 | 34.5% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Taplin Group LLC?
Taplin Group LLC is registered with USDOT number 2924307 and operating authority MC-986489.
How many trucks does Taplin Group LLC have?
It reports 106 power units (16 tractors, 69 straight trucks) and 69 trailers, with 76 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 29, 2024).
Where is Taplin Group LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006.
What is the out-of-service rate of Taplin Group LLC?
Over 24 months, 29.6% of vehicle inspections and 16.2% 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.