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Carrier profile · USDOT 731349 · MC-502671 · Updated 07/29/2026

TAPCO INC

13 power unitsavg 10 yrLocal · 1 statesBARDSTOWN, KY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-502671 INACTIVEHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
10.0Avg age (yr)
2016–2016 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-29

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 28 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority28 yr active
since 1998
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10 yr

Model years 2016–2016 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

28 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 28-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is TAPCO INC safe to work with?

Is TAPCO INC safe to load? TAPCO INC (USDOT 731349, MC-502671) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BARDSTOWN, KY, operating 13 power units and 13 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 3 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-29.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-29
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Frequently asked

What is TAPCO INC's USDOT number?

TAPCO INC's USDOT number is 731349, and its motor carrier number is MC-502671.

Is TAPCO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-29, TAPCO INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is TAPCO INC's safety record?

TAPCO INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is TAPCO INC's fleet?

TAPCO INC operates 13 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is TAPCO INC based?

TAPCO INC is based in BARDSTOWN, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.

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