Tantara Transportation Inc
USDOT 587180 · MC-13964 · Romulus, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Tantara Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Romulus, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 180 power units and 90 drivers, which ranks it #82 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 74 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 14.7% of vehicle inspections and 5.4% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 6.1 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, motor vehicles.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tantara Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 587180 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-13964 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 34800 Goddard Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 |
| Phone | (734) 879-4458 |
| First registered | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 587180.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 42 | 33 | 0 |
| Trailers | 320 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,525,619 miles reported for 2025 – about 25,142 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 92% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 85 CDL drivers; 75 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 | Tantara Transportation Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.7% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 22% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.4% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 107% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 36% higher than average |
| Inspections | 74 | 74 with a driver check, 34 with a vehicle check, 58 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 15, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Michigan
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliable Carriers Inc USDOT 242599 | Canton | 292 | 273 | 209 | 26.7% | 13 |
| Universal Transport II LLC USDOT 2872165 | Romulus | 171 | 165 | 256 | 41.6% | 13 |
| Ara Express LLC USDOT 3758096 | Melvindale | 190 | 140 | 52 | 20.7% | 5 |
| Auto Expediting Inc USDOT 308414 | Livonia | 170 | 134 | 325 | 35.7% | 19 |
| HTR Trucking LLC USDOT 3521363 | Novi | 170 | 85 | 107 | 38.9% | 16 |
| Vass Trucking Inc USDOT 4012902 | Dearborn | 200 | 200 | 29 | 31.2% | 2 |
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Ecology Transportation Solutions Inc USDOT 3224674 | Romulus | 674 | 404 | 471 | 13.1% | 9 |
| Transportation Services Inc USDOT 198 | Romulus | 534 | 619 | 589 | 7.6% | 36 |
| S a Express Inc USDOT 2285847 | Romulus | 198 | 205 | 137 | 30.6% | 18 |
| Northfield Trucking Company Inc USDOT 854401 | Romulus | 120 | 108 | 64 | 26.7% | 6 |
| Autobahn USA Freight Lines Ltd USDOT 1746040 | Romulus | 118 | 104 | 146 | 39.1% | 15 |
| Greatway Transportation Inc USDOT 1880349 | Romulus | 117 | 106 | 337 | 32.3% | 16 |
| New Malwa Express Inc USDOT 2256052 | Romulus | 86 | 73 | 128 | 7.1% | 12 |
| Bright Sky Transport LLC USDOT 2457984 | Romulus | 86 | 69 | 180 | 31.0% | 13 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tantara Transportation Inc?
Tantara Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 587180 and operating authority MC-13964.
How many trucks does Tantara Transportation Inc have?
It reports 180 power units (75 tractors, 15 straight trucks) and 320 trailers, with 90 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 31, 2026).
Where is Tantara Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Romulus, Michigan 48174.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tantara Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.7% of vehicle inspections and 5.4% 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.