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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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TAYLOR OIL CO INC
USDOT 288497
77 SECOND STREET, SOMERVILLE, NJ, 08876
(908) 725-7737 · RON FRANCESCONI
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
422 / 117
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
208 / 618
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance447 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance93 pts
Unsafe Driving68 pts
Other22 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 130 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 40 | |
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.209C-STSCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
NJ106
MD50
PA22
MA10
NY5
CT5
VA2
DC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.35 | 0.35 | ≈10–17% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.21 | 1.17 | ≈10–14% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.26 | 0.25 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-11-02 · 8 new since the Oct 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Howard County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Howard County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 71% · Speeding 29%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 29% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% (1 OOS) · Brakes 22% (2 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 6 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: 32 inspections, 16 violations, 2 OOS, 21 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 1 OOS · 63%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.47A-BCLMBD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 40 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.908).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 31%
393.95F ×2, 392.2-SLLTR, 393.47E
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 6%
180.415-HMTMC
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
Repeat offenders: 393.95F ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2026 | MONTGOMERY TWP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 06/14/2026 | CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/02/2025 | WILLISTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 04/16/2025 | RAYMOND, NH | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
43 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RON FRANCESCONI
Annual mileage
2.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
117
Registered since
1987-03-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVES HEAVING TOWING | 315444 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
11/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.5M mi reported (2025)
03/11/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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