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PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC

USDOT 278279 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MATTHEW A TAYLOR General Freight Household Goods Machinery / Large Objects Based in WAKEFIELD, MA Insurance watch: HIGH Grade B · 84
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Sep 15, 2025
Review these
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MATTHEW A TAYLOR
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Machinery / Large Objects
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC (USDOT 278279)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): MATTHEW A TAYLOR (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/278279/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 84/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
HIGH · 35/100

Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 278279
In FMCSA records since Aug 28, 1986 (~39y)
MC / docket MC021643
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MATTHEW A TAYLOR
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Machinery / Large Objects
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 60,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (781) 245-7080
Email: [email protected]
Physical
94 NEW SALEM ST
WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1906
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 278279
In FMCSA records since Aug 28, 1986 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 60,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 10 0 0
Trucks 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
6
Drivers
5
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC is a corporation based in WAKEFIELD, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 278279. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wakefield, MA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 80% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MA (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 4
Freightliner 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 1.16 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82006314 Jun 27, 2024 MA 3 H-BOXFORD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA X34747 · 3ALACWFC7KDKH1583
1 392.16(a) No
81103656 Mar 13, 2024 NH 3 CANTERBURY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA X33139 · 1HTEUMML8RS491833
1 392.2 No
81103655 Mar 13, 2024 NH 3 CANTERBURY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA R99702 · 1HTMMMMM7FH697884
1 392.2 No
81103638 Mar 13, 2024 NH 1 CANTERBURY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA X34747 · 3ALACWFC7KDKH1583
1 391.45(b) No
80178486 Nov 16, 2023 MA 2 H-SAUGUS
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3230204 · 3HAEUMML9NL164245
3 393.9(a), 392.2, 376.11(d)(1) No
80168571 Nov 14, 2023 MA 1 H-STURBRIDGE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA R99702 · 1HTMMMMM7FH697884
1 395.8(f)(1) No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SC0019628510 Sep 10, 2019 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0005210818 Aug 16, 2005 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NH0010486-04 Apr 7, 2004 NH 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC021643
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP2087792 34 — Sep 15, 2025 On file ACTIVE
COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY CIC1013454 91X $750,000 Sep 15, 2025 On file ACTIVE
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHN D411942 CARGO — Oct 29, 2017 Oct 12, 2025 CANCELLED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY MRV 3003800-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2017 Sep 15, 2025 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHN D411942 CARGO — Oct 29, 2017 Sep 15, 2025 REPLACED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 016692855 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2013 Oct 29, 2013 REPLACED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 016692855 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2013 Nov 2, 2017 CANCELLED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 019908486 CARGO — Oct 29, 2013 Nov 26, 2017 CANCELLED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 019908486 CARGO — Oct 29, 2013 Oct 29, 2017 REPLACED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 016692855 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2013 Oct 29, 2017 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. 9223506 CARGO — Oct 29, 2011 Oct 29, 2013 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. 9223507 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2011 Oct 29, 2013 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRT3003800 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 2007 Oct 29, 2011 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRT3003800 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 2006 Sep 30, 2007 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHN 436 00 51 CARGO — Sep 30, 1994 Oct 29, 2011 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY BA-00410101 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 1991 Oct 28, 2006 CANCELLED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY BA-00410101 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 1991 Sep 30, 2006 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 12, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  2. Sep 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  3. Sep 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Nov 26, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  6. Nov 2, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  7. Oct 30, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Oct 29, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  9. Oct 29, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  10. Oct 29, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  11. Oct 29, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  12. Oct 29, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  13. Oct 29, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  14. Oct 29, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Sep 30, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Oct 28, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Sep 30, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jan 26, 1995
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Jul 6, 1982
    authority
    SUPERSEDED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Jul 6, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Mar 13, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CANTERBURY NH 3 0
H-BOXFORD MA 1 0
H-SAUGUS MA 1 0
H-STURBRIDGE MA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
376.11(d)(1) Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV Unknown 1 0
391.45(b) Expired medical examiner's certificate Driver Fitness 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(f)(1) Driver’s record of duty status not current Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC

Is PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 278279 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC's safety rating? ▾
PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 6 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC based? ▾
PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 94 NEW SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, Massachusetts 01880-1906. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC021643). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC operate? ▾
PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC self-reports 6 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PAUL W TAYLOR CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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