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TAPLIN GROUP LLC
CarrierIntel Score: 69/100. 26 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 2924307MC 986489ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY +1 · $5,000,000 · 2 policiesKALAMAZOO, MI
COMPANY
Authority since
2016-11-07
MCS-150
2024-07-29 · 946,000 mi (2023)
Fleet
106 units · — trailers · 76 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
946,000 mi (2023)
ADDRESS
Physical
5070 WEST MICHIGAN AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
Mailing
5140 WEST MICHIGAN AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
CONTACT
Phone
2693759595
Email
kerrypuzio@taplinholdings.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
STEVEN B TAPLIN
Title
SOLE MEMBER
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Private Property · Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Intermodal / Drayage
Cargo types
13
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids / GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGarbage, Refuse, TrashChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOther: OTHER
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
119 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
2 active
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
26.4%
14 / 53 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
69
out of 100
Fair
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 3 strengths · 6 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
18 crashes · 1 fatal · 3 with injuries · 18 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
74% — 39 clean of 53 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
26.4% — driver OOS 7 insp., vehicle OOS 12 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
1 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2024-07-29
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
2 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $5,000,000
SUMMARY
Fatal crash 16 months ago
High OOS rate 28% (last 24 mo)
1.5 violations per inspection
Low crash rate (0.9 per 100 trucks/yr)
Active insurance on file
Coverage $5.0M
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