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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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TAYLOR MADE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 635760 · MC300607 · EIN 39-1785482 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6023 S HOWELL AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53207
(414) 571-8716 · TAYLOR MC DONALD
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
38 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 196
Crashes (24 mo)
3 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT19654A · eff 04/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance95 pts
Unsafe Driving87 pts
Other12 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance11 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 25 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
WI23
IN5
IL3
TX3
KS2
PA1
MN1
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.62 | 1.67 | ≈51–58% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.35 | 0.36 | ≈39–46% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.76 | 2.50 | ≈31–35% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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 Kenosha County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kenosha County, WI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 66% · Following / lane / reckless 34%
• 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 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 82% · Log / ELD device 18%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 44% (1 OOS) · Brakes 34% · Tires 11% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 22 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: 5 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.47A
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.215).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.95A4-EEUS
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.07).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Lisle Twp, IL | 1 | ||
| 09/06/2025 | Sigel Twp, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/27/2024 | GREENFIELD, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer15 incomplete vehicle12 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
TAYLOR MC DONALD
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
1996-04-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTION MESSENGER INC | 147360 | 8 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/30/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2023)
04/01/2024 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT19654A
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA2779813
09/09/2022 — Insurance cancelled — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2779813
07/26/2022 — Insurance replaced — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2779813
04/26/2019 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5T6-47-86
04/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5T6-47-86
05/25/2018 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001000694
05/24/2018 — Insurance filed — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 3403271
04/30/2018 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/25/2018)
04/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP1190422
04/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AI2-Z91-458935-01
10/23/2013 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
10/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1000902357
09/04/2013 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2013)
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AIJZ9145893501
10/20/2012 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1000902357
09/24/2012 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2012)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/635760.