SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC
USDOT 360000 • 600 SEVIER STREET, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37604
ACTIVEMotor CarrierFreight Forwarder
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
360,000
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Freight Forwarder
State
Phone
4235433181
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
260
Drivers (MCS-150)
210
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
4,335,733
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
600 SEVIER STREET, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37604
Contact
Phone: 4235433181
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Freight Forwarder — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Apr 11, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Forwarder | FF-032072 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1032598 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 23, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | LPM9261478 | ON FILE | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 3433321 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2022 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | LPM9261478 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | LPM9261478 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 3433321 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 3433321 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 3433321 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | LPM9261478 | SURETY | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | LPM9261478 | SURETY | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | LPM9261478 | SURETY | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1032598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2023 |
| FF032072 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Jun 12, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC1032598 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
128
Violations
75
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
260
Drivers (MCS-150)
210
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
4
May
4
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
3
Jul
4
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec
1
Jan
8
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 128 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 128 inspections
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Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 128 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(4) | Placard not located at least 3 inches away from advertising that could reduce its effectiveness | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.606B2-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
16.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-7.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.75vs nat'l 1.80
-1.05 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (128 inspections)
Showing 50 of 128
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
82 total · 15.9% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
10
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
24
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENEVILLE | W ANDREW JOHNSON HWY | ...480223 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Sep 7, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHATTANOOGA | 232 BROWNS FERRY RD | ...254453 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Sep 2, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SURGOINSVILLE | US-11W | ...374674 | SUMMERS TAYLOR INC |
| Aug 15, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOHNSON CITY | I26, US23, INTERSTATE HWY | ...480223 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Jun 29, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGSPORT | AIRPORT PKWY | ...492641 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Feb 25, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | JOHNSON CITY | SR 91//E MAIN ST | ...275692 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Nov 8, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | ASHEVILLE HWY | ...492643 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Sep 19, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ASHEVILLE HWY | ...191418 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Aug 21, 2024 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | PLOWSHARE RD | ...119933 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Aug 5, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | W HIGHWAY 11E | ...787089 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Jun 24, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGSPORT | E CENTER ST | ...454758 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Apr 8, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRISTOL | VOLUNTEER PKWY | ...508889 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGSPORT | DENEEN LN | ...149748 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Oct 12, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAY | I-26 US-23 INTERSTATE HWY | ...102746 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Aug 19, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WATAUGA | PINEY FLATS RD | ...W03420 | SUMMERS TAYLOR |
| Apr 17, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENEVILLE | EAST ANDREW JOHNSON HWY | ...256269 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Aug 11, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JOHNSON CITY | SR-91 W MARKET ST | ...454761 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Aug 9, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENEVILLE | LONESOME PINE TRL | ...275689 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Jul 1, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOHNSON CITY | E WATAUGA AVE | ...622755 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Jun 30, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 19E | ...419979 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Jun 20, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 | ...BB7151 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Jan 24, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROCKY BRANCH RD | ...105511 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Apr 26, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JONESBOROUGH | OLD STAGECOACH RD | ...772088 | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Sep 23, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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