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GEORGE EDWARD TAFT
DBA: George E Taft Transportation
Bend, OR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 524308 · MC 263978
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-263978 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC263978
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP68876A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
524308
MC Number
MC-263978
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 20, 1993
Authority Reinstated
April 6, 2001
Annual Mileage
156,697 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
24100 Dodds Rd, Bend, OR 97701
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
George Taft
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | UT | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X76D636131 | 1 | Passed |
| August 8, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X9JD476055 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| January 16, 2025 | OK | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X9JD476055 | 1 | Passed |
| May 9, 2024 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X9JD476055 | 0 | Clean |
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| August 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake system pressure loss | 4 | Out of service |
| January 16, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| August 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 4 | Cited |
| August 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | 4 | Cited |
| November 19, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO1
OK1
TX1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9JD476055 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24828U416701 | 2 | — |
| Utility Tr | — | 1UYVS2480X4913101 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X76D636131 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 12, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 1, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 18, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 6, 2001 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 24, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 28, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 26, 1994 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 5, 1995 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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