Tantara Transportation Corp
USDOT 304876 · MC-205091 · Muscatine, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Tantara Transportation Corp is a corporation based in Muscatine, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 114 power units and 97 drivers, which ranks it #54 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 98 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% 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 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 11.4 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, commodities dry bulk and more.
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| Legal name | Tantara Transportation Corp |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 304876 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-205091 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2420 Stewart Road Suite 1, Muscatine, IA 52761 |
| Phone | (563) 262-8621 |
| First registered | Nov 9, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 304876.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 111 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 165 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 8,421,067 miles reported for 2024 – about 73,869 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 1% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 97 CDL drivers; 93 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4 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 Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Tantara Transportation Corp | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 47% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 22% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 154% higher than average |
| Inspections | 98 | 98 with a driver check, 36 with a vehicle check, 65 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 6, 1999) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Amhof Trucking Inc USDOT 199043 | Eldridge | 90 | 82 | 79 | 20.0% | 6 |
| Green Products Company USDOT 171388 | Conrad | 112 | 58 | 74 | 18.5% | 6 |
Other carriers near Muscatine
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Target LLC USDOT 3610955 | Clinton | 85 | 85 | 231 | 28.7% | 13 |
| QC Properties LLC USDOT 2456619 | Bettendorf | 75 | 56 | 20 | 42.9% | 2 |
| CZBG Logistics Inc USDOT 3080387 | Bettendorf | 75 | 75 | 185 | 26.7% | 10 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tantara Transportation Corp?
Tantara Transportation Corp is registered with USDOT number 304876 and operating authority MC-205091.
How many trucks does Tantara Transportation Corp have?
It reports 114 power units (113 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 165 trailers, with 97 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 5, 2026).
Where is Tantara Transportation Corp located?
Its registered physical address is in Muscatine, Iowa 52761.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tantara Transportation Corp?
Over 24 months, 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% 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.