Taylor Distributing Company Safety Record
DOT# 81220 · West Chester, OH 45069 · 5137711850
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/23/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Taylor Distributing Company (DOT# 81220) in West Chester, Ohio has 62 inspections on record with 156 violations and a 38.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. 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 · 156 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 · 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | KY | 2 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/31/2025 | OH | 2 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/01/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/03/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 09/18/2025 | US | 0 | 1 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-APR-24 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-NOV-24 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 07-OCT-25 | KY | 0 | 1 | 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 | The Cincinnati Insurance 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.