TAYLOR EXCAVATING & CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 3261730 • 3228 S WOOD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60608
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Sep 22, 2021 |
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 • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-CH | Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 87053017 | I-90 E/B | IL | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.45B2, 396.3A1 | Yes |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 86181122 | TOLLWAY | IL | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 390.21TB, 392.9, 393.47E | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 84028225 | I-94 | IL | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 82610081 | I-88 W/B | IL | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| May 11, 2024 | 81601935 | I-90 EB | IL | Level 3 | TALB SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2, 393.130, 392.9(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | I-94 N/B LOCAL LANES | ...145018 | TAYLOR EXCAVATING & CONSTRUCTION INC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records