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TARTAR EXPRESS INC
Washington Township, MI
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Fatal Crash on Record
2 fatalities across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 835948 · MC 371201
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-371201 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 29 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
2 fatalities across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 44.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC371201
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP53734A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
835948
MC Number
MC-371201
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 27, 1999
Authority Reinstated
March 13, 2013
Annual Mileage
1,680,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
57250 Mooncreek Ct, Washington Township, MI 48094-4233
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Hofmann
Officer 2
Gary Foerster
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance55
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate44.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (23.7pp higher)
33.3% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
6 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 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
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | MI | 2 | — | 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
MI18
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 24 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Dry Van
9
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Manac Manac Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 2M5951462R1218051 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV4CSBM0835 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR0RLUY8720 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323HM703665 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323EM408657 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C3M1545460 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV6CSBN6762 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4CL729766 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7CL729454 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJGEBG0FDG1678 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG0FDGN1678 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG3FDGN1769 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV3ESFM1116 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV3HSHX7625 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8DSFA7473 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7003GDGR2977 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7006HDJB9243 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7006JDJT5050 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6LR425150 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322KM903265 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326KM903267 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328KM903268 | 1 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | SAMOK02169 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | COLD HEADING COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANR |
3AKJGEDV3HSHX7401 5V8VC5328EM405740 |
MI RC37180 MI C632277 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | COPEK03976 | MI, MI | II | 3 | — | S/AC/ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WANC |
3ALXA7008EDFY8580 1JJV532D4LL201998 |
MI BD88414 ME 436735Z |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | RAMSB02492 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | JOHNNY GREEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXA7003GDGR2977 13N1482C3M1545460 |
MI BD88135 TN 110366T |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | PATTM05635 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | PRESTIGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGEDV4CSBM0835 3H3V532C6LR425150 |
MI RC33118 MI F072885 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | WALKB04196 | MI, MI | II | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGEDV3ESFM1116 5V8VC5323EM408657 |
MI RA91257 MI E986885 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | ZAPFA01090 | MI, MI | I | 18 | 1 | UKNOWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJGEDV6CSBN6762 5V8VC5328KM903268 |
MI RC28571 MI F113020 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BI-SA | OOSBrake - Inoperative on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.201A-VLRB | OOSVan/OT Trailers - Lower rail broken with complete separation in bay area | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-DMOVE | Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | DEJOS02384 | W I 94 @ LANSING AVE, MI | III | — | — | PERCY PAVA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3ALXA7006HDJB9243 5V8VC5323EM408657 |
MI RC37179 MI E986885 |
| November 20, 2025 | BIEGK00563 | MONROE SCALE S/B, MI | II | 1 | — | HHI FORMTECH LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MANAC |
1FUJHLDR0RLUY8720 2M5951462R1218051 |
MI RC49617 MI E851907 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | CELMS01482 | MONROE SCALE N/B, MI | III | 1 | — | ERIE STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MANAC |
1FUJHLDR0RLUY8720 2M5951462R1218051 |
MI RC49617 MI E851907 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | BURGM06902 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE E/B, MI | I | 3 | — | AALBERTS SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MANAC |
3AKJGEBG0FDGN1678 2M5951462R1218051 |
MI RC33117 MI E851907 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COLD HEADING | 5 | September 15, 2026 |
| HHI FORMTECH | 2 | November 20, 2025 |
| AJAX METAL PROCESSING | 2 | March 12, 2025 |
| JOHNNY GREEN | 1 | August 21, 2026 |
| PRESTIGE | 1 | August 20, 2026 |
| UKNOWN | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| PERCY PAVA | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| ERIE STEEL | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| AALBERTS SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | August 26, 2025 |
| HENDLY | 1 | March 21, 2025 |
| IROQUOIS | 1 | February 20, 2025 |
| COLDHEAD | 1 | September 26, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 13, 2013 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 7, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 13, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 5, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330
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