TAYLOR SERVICES INC
USDOT 120871 • 2255 ROUTE 217 SOUTH, BLAIRSVILLE, PA, 15717-9107
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-125799 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BRPCBLTPA011400_089788_01 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 9939803 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2005 | Mar 23, 2006 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF438576 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1030008576 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2004 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0712987 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2003 | Feb 1, 2003 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0712987 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2003 | Feb 1, 2004 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UN3701240 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2003 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UN3701240 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UN3701240 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UN3701240 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA 720-26-44 RA | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 169500 1221704 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1995 | Feb 1, 1999 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA 542 3648 RA | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1993 | Mar 8, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BRPCBLTPA011400_089788_01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF438576 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 9939803 | CARGO | Mar 23, 2006 | Mar 23, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1030008576 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0712987 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2004 | Feb 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0712987 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2003 | Feb 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UN3701240 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2003 | Feb 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UN3701240 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UN3701240 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UN3701240 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 720-26-44 RA | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 169500 1221704 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 542 3648 RA | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 1995 | Mar 8, 1995 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC125799 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Mar 29, 1989 |
| MC125799 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Mar 29, 1989 |
| MC125799 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2025 |
| MC125799 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2024 |
| MC125799 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2005 |
| MC125799 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 10, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC125799 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 27, 1985 | TRANSFERRED | Mar 29, 1989 |
| MC125799 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 12, 1982 | TRANSFERRED | Mar 29, 1989 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 64 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 64 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.11-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop/due care at a railroad grade crossing | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FIS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.14 | Driving in hazardous conditions | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (64 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | BERKELEY SPRINGS (BATH) | US RT 522, VALLEY RD | ...8601PA | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH VERSAILLES TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 W | ...686813 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Jul 11, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0066 S | ...410221 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Nov 16, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Milltown Boro | I-95 | ...046356 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Oct 20, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | INTERSTATE 0376 E | ...398351 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| May 24, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WEST MAHONING TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0954 N | ...494843 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Jan 6, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DRAVOSBURG BOROUGH | ROUTE 0837 N | ...MS0746 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Dec 5, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | YOUNG TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 3021 S | ...215343 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Nov 30, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROEVILLE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0022 W | ...494849 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Oct 24, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DERRY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1014 W | ...316735 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Sep 22, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | ROUTE 0051 N | ...466751 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Aug 24, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCKEESPORT CITY | ROUTE 0148 W | ...334051 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Jun 30, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0217 S | ...MS0746 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Jun 27, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MONROEVILLE BOROUGH | WILLIAM PENN HW | ...497528 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Jun 3, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUQUESNE CITY | ROUTE 2114 S | ...334047 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Feb 1, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLUM BOROUGH | ROUTE 0286 W | ...494849 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Nov 17, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLUM BOROUGH | ROUTE 0286 E | ...494842 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Sep 13, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 4422 N | ...494843 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Jul 19, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH VERSAILLES TOWNSHIP | CROOKED RUN RD | ...494844 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Mar 25, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAIRTON CITY | ROUTE 0837 N | ...333575 | TAYLOR SERVICES INC |
| Nov 6, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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