George E Taft Transportation Safety Record
DOT# 524308 · Bend, OR 97701 · 6026173660
Legal name: George Edward Taft
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 11/19/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, George E Taft Transportation (DOT# 524308) in Bend, Oregon has 5 inspections on record with 8 violations and a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive 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 · 8 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 · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | UT | 0 | 0 |
| 08/08/2025 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| 01/16/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 05/09/2024 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 06/09/2023 | WA | 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 | Great West Casualty Co. | $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.