Ta Operating LLC
USDOT 300813 · MC-353338 · Westlake, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Ta Operating LLC (dba Travelcenters of America) is a corporation based in Westlake, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 408 power units and 397 drivers, which ranks it #45 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 73 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 1.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 0.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, drive-away / towaway, liquids / gases, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ta Operating LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Travelcenters of America |
| USDOT number | 300813 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-353338 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 24601 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145 |
| Phone | (630) 699-3418 |
| First registered | Sep 1, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 300813.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 285 | 107 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 23 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.97 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 3,149,632 miles reported for 2024 – about 7,720 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 75% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 6 CDL drivers; 4 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 262 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Ta Operating LLC | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 90% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 36% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 82% lower than average |
| Inspections | 73 | 73 with a driver check, 57 with a vehicle check, 28 BASIC violations recorded, 12 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 29, 1996) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Horizon Freight System Inc USDOT 237360 | Cleveland | 354 | 354 | 326 | 34.2% | 17 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ta Operating LLC?
Ta Operating LLC is registered with USDOT number 300813 and operating authority MC-353338.
How many trucks does Ta Operating LLC have?
It reports 408 power units (16 tractors, 392 straight trucks) and 23 trailers, with 397 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 31, 2025).
Where is Ta Operating LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Westlake, Ohio 44145.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ta Operating LLC?
Over 24 months, 1.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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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.