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SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC
Johnson City, TN
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Review recommended
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 360000 · MC 1032598
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1032598 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$2,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
15.0% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 12 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
FF32072
Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
FF032072
Contract Carrier
MC1032598
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy BAP 3433321
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy EXS 060 99 31
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
Bond · $75,000 · Policy LPM9261478
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
360000
MC Number
MC-1032598
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
November 6, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 12, 1989
Authority Granted
June 12, 2019
Annual Mileage
4,335,733 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
600 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jesse Jacobsen
Officer 2
Grant Summers
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesPassengersConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
15.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
80 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.9%
Driver OOS Rate
1.8%
Ranks in the 46th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
23
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate1.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (8.2pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1NKZXPEXOPJ235406 | 0 | Clean |
| July 23, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKZXPTX8FJ454759 | 0 | Clean |
| July 16, 2026 | VA | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KKHAVDV0KLKE7047 | 0 | Clean |
| July 8, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKZXPTX5LJ419978 | 0 | Clean |
| June 27, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKZXPTX9NJ492645 | 1 | Passed |
| June 26, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HTPAAPT6RN247399 | 0 | Clean |
| June 25, 2026 | VA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPWD49X6DD191426 | 0 | Clean |
| June 18, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HTMKAAN78H539761 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR1KN607091 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 18, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJG3FM9MDMK5394 | 0 | Clean |
| May 14, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HSPCAPT9TN462684 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 12, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HTPCAPT4TN081837 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 of 41 inspections
Unsafe Driving
15 of 87 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 87 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 87 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 87 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| August 29, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 10, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| March 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| May 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| May 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| January 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | 7 | Out of service |
| October 31, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| August 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 8, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| May 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 4 | Out of service |
| October 31, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| May 12, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 40 recorded violations
Crash History (12)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
12
Crashes
1
Fatalities
6
Injuries
11
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | TN | — | — | Yes | Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| April 10, 2026 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| November 14, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| September 7, 2025 | TN | — | 1 | — | Daylight · Dry |
| September 2, 2025 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| August 15, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 29, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| February 25, 2025 | TN | — | 2 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| November 8, 2024 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| September 19, 2024 | TN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Showing the 10 most recent of 12 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN29
NC18
VA3
Fleet & Equipment (60)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~52
of 260 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
30
Tractor
13
Dump
3
Tank
3
Flatbed
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9SN405311 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB321PK007469 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX6TJ196625 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX8FJ454759 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner 114SD | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJG3FM9MDMK5394 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Oshkosh Concrete | Truck · Class 8 | 10TAFLGF7HS778872 | 1 | — |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N389SR088462 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG5BS1DHFG3398 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1GRDM9024FM085301 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 International MA035 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMKAAN78H539761 | 1 | — |
Show all 60 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEX0PJ235406 | 1 | — |
| Kw | — | 1NKZXPEXOPJ235406 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX0NJ492646 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX2TJ196623 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX3PJ235399 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX3RJ119932 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX3TJ196632 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX4SJ119931 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX5LJ419978 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX5NJ492643 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX7NJ492644 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX7TJ196620 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX9NJ492645 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX9TJ196621 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTXXRJ119930 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTXXTJ196627 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLPTXXKD275692 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Rogers | Flatbed · 13 ft | 1RBH51305RAR21959 | 1 | — |
| Rogers Tra | — | 1RBH594086AR25013 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 1S9AA15BXRH474089 | 1 | — |
| Trail King | — | 1TKP04221GW109766 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX9GJ480223 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X35J108239 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6SJ191005 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4EX3LJ425313 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X6DD191426 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 548 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP8LJ0X5SM697516 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR5PN514373 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1KN607091 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7LN124313 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 International HX620 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPCAPRXTN744997 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International HX620 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPCAPT9TN462684 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPAAPT4RN247398 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPAAPT6RN247399 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International HX620 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPCAPT4TN081837 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International HX620 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPCAPT7TN081928 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International HX620 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPCAPT8TN081307 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International HX620 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPCAPT8TN081338 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X97F196062 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4NYT31626N1000046 | 1 | 1 |
| Trak | — | 4T9F028B7H110769 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4J1D1PS203885 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN422877T11883 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAVDV0KLKE7047 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADA2821BC019487 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADA2822BC019482 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | — | 5MATA4220RX077996 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Tank · 42 ft | 5MATA4225LA055714 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 5MATA4227RX077994 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHWDM2H2JK006118 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 12, 2019 | GRANTED | Property Freight Forwarder |
| June 12, 2019 | Active GRANTED | Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 26, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 26, 2019 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 11, 2019 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
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