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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC
USDOT 124500 · MC182377 · EIN 41-1646445 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
801 HWY 3 N, NORTHFIELD, MN, 55057
(507) 645-4531 · MITCH OTTE
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
402 / 343
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
799 / 3648
Crashes (24 mo)
41 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy CLP05698A · eff 09/25/2000
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2613 pts
Unsafe Driving808 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance189 pts
Other144 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 52 | 910 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 148 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 130 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 120 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 98 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 92 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 90 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 88 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 88 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 80 |
Most inspected states
UT77
IL56
CA54
NM50
MN50
IN41
WI41
IA38
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.05 | 1.89 | ≈40–47% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.13 | 0.14 | ≈51–58% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈23–27% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.87 | 3.95 | ≈59–63% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 22 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 43% · Following / lane / reckless 34% · Seat belt 11%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 45% · False log / RODS 29% · Hours exceeded 15%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (2 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 53% (67 OOS) · Brakes 21% (14 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 16% (14 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 96 inspections, 52 violations, 17 OOS, 58 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance27 viol · 15 OOS · 52%
393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2, 393.75A1-TBSP ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 78 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.903).
2. Other14 viol · 2 OOS · 27%
392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-LCDLR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving10 viol · 19%
392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.82DUMT, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 154 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.537).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2, 393.75A1-TBSP ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.47E ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 41 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | NORTHFIELD, MN | 1 | ||
| 08/05/2026 | LUPTON, AZ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/24/2026 | ONALASKA, WI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/11/2026 | Not Reported, NV | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/31/2026 | NEW BUFFALO TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/15/2026 | CALUMET PARK, IL | ✓ | ||
| 05/01/2026 | Worth Twp, IL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/21/2026 | GRANDVIEW, MO | ✓ | ||
| 03/18/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/27/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ |
Equipment — 107 vehicles seen in inspections
55 trailer52 truck
Company profile
Officer
MITCH OTTE
Annual mileage
37.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
343
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 44 carriers
Shares identifiers with 44 carriers (40 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC | 546240 | 7 VINs | strong |
| ANDERSEN DISTRIBUTION INC | 890682 | 4 VINs | strong |
| LAKE SIDE CARRIERS LLC | 2551739 | 4 VINs | strong |
| AIN TRANSPORTATION CORP | 2929786 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ALL GREEN TRUCKING LLC | 4180442 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CHEETAH TRANSPORTATION INC | 3066525 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HEYLE TRANSPORT LLC | 2368306 | 2 VINs | medium |
| KIMEX LOGISTICS LLC | 4052726 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
37.0M mi reported (2025)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
10/02/2003 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/25/2000 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CLP05698A
09/25/2000 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP5698A
01/31/1997 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/20/1997 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy CLP5698H
05/22/1990 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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