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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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TAYLOR IRON & METAL INC
USDOT 32242 · MC669431 · EIN 55-0728305
10 3RD AVE W, HUNTINGTON, WV, 25701-1117
(304) 525-6390 · MICHAEL TAYLOR
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 9.1% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
7 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
9 / 103
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance93 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.13C2-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 6 | |
| 393.13C3-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
WV9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.55 | 0.72 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.93 | 8.31 | ≈74–78% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-07. “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
Driver 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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 46% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 30% · Brakes 9%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 39 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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
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Equipment — 9 vehicles seen in inspections
4 truck3 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL TAYLOR
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 60 carriers
Shares identifiers with 60 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4M LOGISTICS CORPORATION | 3375344 | officer | strong |
| A & M TRUCKING LLC | 1273454 | officer | strong |
| AJM LUMBER & MATERIALS LLC | 2570946 | officer | strong |
| AUSTIN EQUIPMENT CORP | 777753 | officer | strong |
| CAPITAL CONCRETE LLC | 3105904 | officer | strong |
| CFI ENTERPRISES LLC | 3846541 | officer | strong |
| CLEAN & CLEAR POOL SERVICE INC | 3375239 | officer | strong |
| COMBINED ENERGY SERVICES OF NJ LLC | 1436084 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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