HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/360000-summers-taylor-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC
Freight Forwarder
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FF32072: Freight forwarder active
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (423) 543-3181, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF32072 or FF32072.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | FF32072 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 3433321 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Oct 1, 2022 | Active |
| Surety Bond | FF32072 | — | Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland Policy LPM9261478 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Apr 11, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 360000 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF32072, FF32072 |
| Legal name | SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 260 |
| Drivers | 210 |
| Annual mileage | 4,335,733 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 29, 2000) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 12, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 6, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesPassengersGarbage/RefuseConstructionOtherHighway Construction
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
11 of 40 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
0 of 88 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Tennessee average covers 76,674 vehicle and 133,842 driver inspections of all Tennessee-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
39 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 51 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 12 | 51.3% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 38.5% | 18.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 0 | 5.1% | 0.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 5.1% | 13.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 7 | 7 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 4 | 0 |
| HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172516C6HMPMC | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BNMH | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Johnson City, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Bakersville, NC | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Morristown, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Unicoi, TN | 0 | 0 |
| May 11, 2026 | Bluff City, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Johnson City, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Greeneville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Surgoinsville, TN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC
Is SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC a broker or a carrier?
SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC is a freight forwarder with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC's operating authority allow?
FF32072: Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them). FF32072: Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them).
Which information about SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 360000. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (423) 543-3181, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF32072 or FF32072, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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