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CHARLES TAGUE
Hurdland, MO
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 400361 · MC 234232
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1991
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-234232 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
42.9% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 10, 2016; first granted June 6, 1991 (35 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC234232
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT24580A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
400361
MC Number
MC-234232
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 12, 1990
Authority First Granted
June 6, 1991
Authority Reinstated
March 10, 2016
Annual Mileage
487,075 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Hurdland, MO
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | MO | — | — | 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
IA4
IL2
IN1
KY1
NE1
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Semi-trailer
3
Grain / Hopper
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner Classic | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF6CK95DN63088 | 5 | 2 |
| Eby M.h. | Semi-trailer | 4A2MH4225S3010414 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43021MB168881 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43022RB183834 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X1AD106271 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X99J238456 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3CJ323726 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP40X2GR119429 | 1 | — |
| Eby M.h. | Semi-trailer | 4A2MH4222S3011438 | 1 | 1 |
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 4WWUCF1A8B3617259 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | 5012380048 | IL-336, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKAD49X99J238456 1TDH43022RB183834 |
MO 43KU1C MO 40M3TZ |
| June 8, 2026 | 248G000033 | IA, IA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EBY, M.H., |
1XKAD49X99J238456 4A2MH4225S3010414 |
MO 06AS7M MO 31M1HF |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 516C000022 | IA, IA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EBY, M.H., |
1XKWD49X3CJ323726 4A2MH4222S3011438 |
MO 23KS0N MO 06M6HZ |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | 000P13JB31 | HWY 218 NB 80MM, IA | II | 8 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJF6CK95DN63088 1TDH43021MB168881 |
MO 80KT0N MO 58L1SJ |
| 393.45B2PC | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 11, 2025 | T463000973 | I-80 WB AT 72ND ST, NE | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MHEB |
1FUJF6CK95DN63088 4A2MH4225S3010414 |
MO 80KT0N MO 31M1HF |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| January 9, 2025 | CV41757270 | MOREHEAD, KY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MHEB |
1FUJF6CK95DN63088 4A2MH4225S3010414 |
MO 80KT0N MO 31M1HF |
| December 30, 2024 | 7809004277 | POSEYVILLE IN | III | 3 | — | BASF CORPORATIONQ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPHD49X1AD106271 1TDH43022RB183834 |
MO 52KT8D MO 88M2DM |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 3, 2024 | 3998471529 | 026 - CARLOCK - I-74 W/B, IL | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILS |
1XKWP40X2GR119429 4WWUCF1A8B3617259 |
MO 71KT7N MO 38L3VH |
| September 19, 2024 | 000P158HMT | EB ON RAMP TO I80 FROM UTE AVE, IA | III | 11 | — | DARLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EBY |
1FUJF6CK95DN63088 4A2MH4225S3010414 |
MO 80KT0N MO 31M1HF |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 8, 2024 | 3998422164 | 060 - MOLINE - I-74/280 E/B, IL | II | 1 | — | CHARLES TAGUE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJF6CK95DN63088 1TDH43021MB168881 |
MO TEMP 3113 MO 58L1SJ |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BASF CORPORATIONQ | 1 | December 30, 2024 |
| DARLING | 1 | September 19, 2024 |
| SIMMONS | 1 | May 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 30, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 29, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 24, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 10, 2016 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 6, 2014 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 5, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 6, 2009 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| September 2, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 2, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 23, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 9, 1991 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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