TAFT ELECTRIC COMPANY
USDOT 2613399 • 1694 EASTMAN AVE, VENTURA, CA, 93003
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGRAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 1118066187874 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 1988 | Aug 28, 1990 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 260MTC5554634 | ON FILE | Sep 20, 1988 | Mar 31, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 260MTC5554634 | CARGO | Mar 31, 2002 | Mar 31, 2002 |
| CANCEL | INTEGRAL INSURANCE CO. | 1118066187874 | BIPD | Aug 28, 1990 | Aug 28, 1990 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-208547 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC208547 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 12, 1988 | REVOKED | Dec 11, 1990 |
| MC208547 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 24, 1988 | REVOKED | Dec 11, 1990 |
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 • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102(c)(2) | 393.102(c)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (22 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.719211/-118.053934 | ...296319 | TAFT ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Oct 6, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANTA CLARITA | 34.4061819/-118.4471619 | ...263072 | TAFT ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Jul 1, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 118/450ft E of LA VISTA AVE | ...263091 | TAFT ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Jul 23, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records