What is Gerald Taylor Co INC's safety grade?

Gerald Taylor Co INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Gerald Taylor Co INC have?

Gerald Taylor Co INC has 7 inspections on record with a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 14.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 7 violations.

Has Gerald Taylor Co INC been involved in any crashes?

Gerald Taylor Co INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Gerald Taylor Co INC have active authority and insurance?

Gerald Taylor Co INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Gerald Taylor Co INC Safety Record

DOT# 451420 · Williamsport, MD 21795 · 3015822800

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 04/02/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Gerald Taylor Co INC (DOT# 451420) in Williamsport, Maryland has 7 inspections on record with 7 violations and a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

7 Inspections

28.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

13 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6%

Carrier: 28.6% (2 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 14.3%

Carrier: 14.3% (1 of 7) National: 6.4%

35% OOS rate better than 35% of carriers in Maryland

21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Maryland

Violation Categories · 7 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.

7 total violations across 7 inspections

3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (43%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Other

Inspection History · 7 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.

Inspected across 2 states: MD, WV

Level 1: 2 (29%) Level 2: 4 (57%) Level 3: 1 (14%)

2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
04/02/2025	MD	2	0	0
01/09/2024	MD	2	0	0
10/12/2023	MD	1	1	0
10/09/2023	MD	1	1	0
09/11/2023	WV	3	0	1
06/08/2023	MD	2	0	0
04/13/2023	MD	2	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.

MC/MX Number MC352729

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Erie Insurance Exchange	$750	04/08/2020

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.

Power Units 13

Drivers 11

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 07/10/1991

MCS-150 Filed 20251203 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 226,193

Address 12 West Potomac Pkwy, Williamsport, MD 21795