TAX AIRFREIGHT INC

DOT 153935 MC 164888 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
122 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 13.93% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 11.76% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
180 units

Drivers: 189

Trailers: 115 (115 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

5975 SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53207

Phone Number

(414) 769-6565

Mailing Address

5975 SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53207

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(414) 769-0529

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
42 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
42 yrs, 9 mo

Broker

Active
20 yrs, 4 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-08-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2017-09-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-09-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-03-13 PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2005-04-08 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-04-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-04-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1999-08-27 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1998-12-18 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1998-12-18 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1986-04-02 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-11-08 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC164888 1998-10-01

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $4,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-08-05 Bond 995788 N/A ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-10-01 BIPD/Primary GRT29761A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2021-10-01 BIPD/Excess GVE100191305 $3,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-10-01 BIPD/Excess GVE100191304 $1,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-10-17 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2019-10-01 BIPD/Excess GVE100191303 $1,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-10-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-10-01 BIPD/Primary 1000116411 $1,000,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2024-10-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-10-01 BIPD/Excess GVE100191301 $1,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-10-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-11-18 CARGO CIM0245913 $1,000,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 2017-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 TRUST FUND NONE $1,000,000 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPOR… 2025-08-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-03-07 TRUST FUND NONE $1,000,000 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPOR… 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-04-04 BIPD/Primary CTP0245913 $1,000,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 2002-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-10-01 CARGO CIM0245913 $1,000,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 2016-11-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-10-01 CARGO CTP0245913 $1,000,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 2004-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA-F 989 55 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2004-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-10-01 CARGO IM-F 989 55 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2004-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-10-01 BIPD/Primary CTP0245913 $1,000,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 2017-10-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1998-10-01 CARGO CIM 0245913 $1,000,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 2003-11-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1998-10-01 CARGO CIM0245913 $1,000,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 1998-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-10-01 BIPD/Primary CTP 0245913 $1,000,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 2003-11-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1996-10-01 CARGO 83 MS PQ2280 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 1998-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-10-01 BIPD 0110055833 $1,000,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1997-11-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1986-10-17 CARGO 500575931 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1996-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

13.93%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

122 inspections · 17 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

11.76%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

17 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

14 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 122 Last inspection: Jul 28, 2026 Total crashes: 191

FMCSA Inspection Records (122 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 28, 2026

5005400609

Level 1 IL HINO 5PVNV7AV...

Jul 22, 2026

2749003622

1 viol.
Level 3 WI VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 15, 2026

030C000077

Level 3 IA FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFC...

Jul 15, 2026

030C000077

Level 3 IA FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFC...

Jun 29, 2026

2269000601

Level 1 WI FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWD2...

Jun 26, 2026

5002270066

Level 3 IL KW 1XKZD49X...

Jun 3, 2026

2269000563

Level 2 WI HINO 5PVNJ8JV...

May 12, 2026

5005440797

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 IL VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

May 12, 2026

5005440797

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 IL VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

May 8, 2026

000P10C4B0

1 viol.
Level 3 IA FRHT 3ALACWFC...

May 8, 2026

2504001193

1 viol.
Level 3 WI HINO 5PVNV7AV...

May 1, 2026

5010310002

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

May 1, 2026

5010310002

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Apr 28, 2026

2609000253

Level 2 WI VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

Apr 8, 2026

000P13B22Q

Level 1 IA FRHT 3ALACWFC...
Total Inspections

122

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

122

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (191 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 18, 2026

WI • WI0000201431

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 15, 2026

IL • ILX004106483

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 7, 2026

WI • WI0000200744

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 13, 2025

IL • ILX003990024

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 2, 2025

IA • IA2501499647

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 23, 2025

MN • MN0251130181

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 7, 2024

IL • ILX003615504

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 1, 2024

WI • WI0000123282

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 27, 2024

IL • ILX003386432

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 9, 2023

WI • WI0000121364

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 2, 2023

IL • ILX003171550

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 29, 2023

WI • WI0000120580

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 27, 2023

WI • WI0000119754

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 18, 2023

IL • ILU190532658

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 11, 2023

WI • WI0000120177

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

4

Injury Crashes

103

Total Crashes

191

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

89

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 31
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 47
OOS: 12

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 2

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 1

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

122
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

180
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

180

10 owned

Trailers

115

115 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

189

CDL Drivers: 174
Interstate: 189
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

17

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 11.76%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 8
Interstate (<100 mi): 181
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Liquids/Gases Grain/Feed Chemicals Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

180

Power Units

180

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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