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Supply Chain Safety First

TA Dedicated combines proven safety performance, advanced technology, rigorous compliance standards, and 42 years of experience to help keep freight moving safely and reliably.
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Transportation Safety Protects More Than Freight

A transportation provider’s safety performance impacts every part of your operation—from service reliability and freight protection to customer satisfaction and brand reputation. Poor safety performance can lead to:

  • Service disruptions
  • Freight claims
  • Increased transportation costs
  • Regulatory exposure
  • Customer dissatisfaction
  • Brand reputation risk

TA Dedicated helps reduce risk through rigorous safety standards, continuous driver development, advanced technology, and proactive compliance oversight. By maintaining strong safety standards, TA Dedicated helps reduce risk while supporting consistent transportation execution.

Performance You Can Measure

Behind every successful shipment is a team committed to doing things the right way. Our focus on driver retention, safety excellence, and operational efficiency creates the consistency our customers depend on. The result is dependable capacity, reliable service, and measurable performance across every mile.

99%

On-Time Delivery

FMCSA

Satisfactory: The highest official safety rating

0.6%

Driver OOS Rate vs. National Avg. 6.67%

14.7%

Vehicle OOS Rate vs. National Avg. 22.26%

42 Years

5 Port Operations & 11 Warehouses

70

Dedicated Fleets With Optimized Routes

1,100

Professional Drivers

1,900

Trailers & 1,025 Trucks

Safety Culture at TA Dedicated

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Advanced Safety Technology

TA Dedicated uses modern safety systems designed to help prevent incidents and improve driver awareness.

  • • Forward-facing cameras
  • • Lane departure alerts
  • • Blind spot monitoring
  • • Collision mitigation systems
  • • Adaptive cruise control
  • • Stability control
  • • Automatic transmission in two rows
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Safety Leadership & Compliance

Safety isn’t a department at TA Dedicated—it’s a core operating principle. TA Dedicated maintains an FMCSA Satisfactory Safety Rating, the highest official safety rating issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Our safety performance consistently exceeds national inspection benchmarks, with an 85.3% vehicle inspection pass rate and a 99.4% driver inspection pass rate.

DOT Number: 183949 | MC Number: 151556

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Driver Excellence & Impact

Safety is embedded into daily operations across every fleet because safety starts with people.

TA Dedicated employs more than 1,100 professional drivers supported through continuous training, coaching, compliance programs, and performance monitoring.

    TA Dedicated’s Safe Supply Chain Practices

    Advanced Professional Driver Development

    Every TA Dedicated driver completes rigorous, hands-on training to handle freight safely, respond to emergencies, and represent your brand with professionalism. Our training covers:

    • Route planning and hazard awareness
    • Emergency procedures
    • Load securement and hazmat handling
    • Safety technology and equipment use
    • Customer communication
    • Regulatory compliance
    • Driver wellness practices
    • Fuel-efficient, low-emission driving
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    Rigorous Fleet Equipment Maintenance

    Routine inspections, smart scheduling, and proactive repairs help stop small issues before they become disasters. TA Dedicated goes beyond minimum FMCSA rules, focusing on optimal vehicle performance including routine brake testing and systematic checks. Our teams stay ahead with scheduled brake, engine, tire, and system checks to reduce breakdowns, boost uptime, and protect your freight.

    State-of-the-Art Fleet Technology

    Over 54% of fatal truck accidents are at least partly the fault of passenger car drivers. Having the right technology can protect your freight, and your reputation. Our commitment to dedicated transportation safety includes advanced tools and automation:

    • Forward-facing and driver-facing cameras to monitor habits and defend your reputation
    • Collision mitigation, speed intervention, and electronic stability control
    • Real-time telematics for safe freight transport, driver coaching, and predictive maintenance
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    A Recognized Safety Innovator

    TA Dedicated’s commitment to safety, driver excellence, and sustainability has earned recognition from respected industry organizations. We’re proud to maintain top ratings with the FMCSA, stay fully compliant with CVSA inspection programs, and be trusted by some of America’s safest supply chains.

    Sapphire Safety Award

    Recognizing outstanding fleet safety performance.

    Ruby Respect The Drive Award

    Recognizing commitment to professional driver excellence.

    EPA SmartWay Carrier Partner

    Recognized by the EPA for transportation sustainability.

    EcoVadis Bronze Rating

    Recognition for sustainability and corporate responsibility.

    The Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) recognized TA Dedicated as a CCJ Innovator for results achieved in TA Dedicated’s companywide safety initiative. The culture-first safety initiative launched in 2025 has cut accidents and injuries 20% through technology-driven programs emphasizing accountability, driver engagement and continuous improvement. 

    While any safety initiative will fail without drivers buying into programs, the TA Dedicated initiative is culture-driven and collaborative at its core. Program highlights include Power BI dashboards that inspire positive recognition as well as friendly competition and coaching that leans heavily on driver monitoring technologies, timely feedback and follow-up. Read the full article to learn more.

    Deep Dive on Safety Practices

    Need more data? Check out our safety white paper that goes over the impact of TA Dedicated service.

    Partner With A Carrier That Prioritizes Safety

    As a proven leader in fleet safety management, TA Dedicated will protect your freight, your investment, and your reputation.