Taplin Group Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Kalamazoo, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 85 | 69 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 69 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 106 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 106 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 37% | 93% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 82% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 92% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34% | 92% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 5 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 6 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 13 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0.35 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.39 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 3.18 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0.96 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 5 states. Top state MI accounts for 72% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 28%.
| 12 |
| 8 |
| 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| MI |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 39343DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |