Taurus Transportation Group INC Safety Record
DOT# 3603564 · Durham, NC 27703 · 9193300063
Poor safety record — scored 74/100. Significantly elevated out-of-service rates, violations, or crash involvement.
Last inspected 02/04/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 74/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Taurus Transportation Group INC (DOT# 3603564) in Durham, North Carolina has 47 inspections on record with 71 violations and a 36.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: F (poor safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 71 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 47 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/26/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 07/15/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/11/2025 | LA | 1 | 0 |
| 09/12/2024 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 08/08/2024 | CT | 1 | 0 |
| 07/02/2024 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 01/05/2024 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/03/2024 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 12/21/2023 | AR | 0 | 1 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-JAN-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-JUL-24 | ME | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-JAN-26 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Concert Specialty Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.