FMCSA Carrier Profile
TA FREEDOM TRUCKING LLC
Ravendale, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
4 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 3 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2744557 · MC 1499820
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1499820 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 4
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 1, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1499820
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2744557
MC Number
MC-1499820
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 30, 2015
Authority Reinstated
April 1, 2026
Annual Mileage
160,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
515805 Morgan Road, Ravendale, CA 96123
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tom Traphagen
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 90th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR9LLLV6818 | 1 | Passed |
| August 26, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X4PD860673 | 0 | Clean |
| July 3, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X4PD860673 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| April 22, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXD49X4PD860673 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 26, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR2LLLW7837 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 11, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR9LLLV6818 | 0 | Clean |
| October 28, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR9LLLV6818 | 0 | Clean |
| October 28, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR9LLLV6818 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 7, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXD49X4PD860673 | 0 | Clean |
| September 20, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR9LLLV6818 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| August 1, 2024 | OR | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR9LLLV6818 | 0 | Clean |
| July 31, 2024 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR9LLLV6818 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 15 inspection records
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA13
IA1
OR1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
3
Tractor
3
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR9LLLV6818 | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154429JB000701 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4PD860673 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154427JB000700 | 4 | 3 |
| 2026 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 1T9SC4424TB656062 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2LLLW7837 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L2139813 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 15, 2025 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 11, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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