Tale Transportation Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Round Lake, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 8 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 8 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 85% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 85% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 73% | 88% | 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 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 5 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2025 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3.96 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.74 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5.71 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 21 states. Top state CA accounts for 20% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 94%.
+16 other states with fewer inspections
| 4 |
| 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| KS |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2025 | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39311A1CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39311A1CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39311BCSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39355EB | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3969D2FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 39375A1TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |