Taylor Metal INC Safety Record
DOT# 444427 · Salem, OR 97301 · 5035818338
Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Taylor Metal INC (DOT# 444427) in Salem, Oregon has 231 inspections on record and a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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.
Inspection History · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | WA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | OR | 1 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | WA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | CA | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-MAR-24 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-OCT-24 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-JUL-24 | CA | 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 | National Fire Insurance Co. of Hartford | $1,000 |
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.