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TAYLOR TIMBER TRANSPORT INC
Chocowinity, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 651205 · MC 417858
Conditional
Active 9 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-417858 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Stonewood Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
9.4% OOS · 175 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on November 15, 2016; first granted November 2, 2001 (24 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 175 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC417858
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy JST1006758
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
651205
MC Number
MC-417858
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 19, 1996
Authority First Granted
November 2, 2001
Authority Reinstated
November 15, 2016
Annual Mileage
1,500,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1977 Old New Bern Rd, Chocowinity, NC 27817
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Taylor
Officer 2
Barbara A Taylor
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
175
Driver Inspections
125
Vehicle Inspections
64
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate26.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.0pp higher)
9.4% of 127 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
30th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
16 of 46 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 129 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 129 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 129 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 129 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 10, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 23, 2024 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 18, 2024 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC153
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
9
Tractor
8
Tank
6
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dump
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TXXSD737249 | 23 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX40X9LR380715 | 21 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EJ4GN935345 | 20 | 2 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL4EX3GD369272 | 16 | 4 |
| 2023 Freightliner SD122 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALWGNDV4PDUJ3182 | 16 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4TX3TR202948 | 10 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL7EX1GD343172 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9HD352958 | 5 | — |
| 2008 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X88J232457 | 4 | — |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5JLSN422835T06796 | 4 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX4TXXGJ124728 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Trail King Industries | Tank · 42 ft | 1TKP04229CW074385 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X85J096542 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XPXD40X6LM636841 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Trail King Industries | Tank · 42 ft | 1TKP04222DW068011 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X35J091521 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 32 ft | 56EA75C21MA000127 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN422967T10921 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKWAVDV6JLJM0661 | 2 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MADN402XHK038288 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV67LX20433 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG02CX6M002374 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9SR121120 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 International F-9370 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFBAMR7XC091698 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vantage Trailers | Tank · 42 ft | 4E7PA4228FABA4102 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5JLSN422X45T07112 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (175)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | 0006919100 | BRIDGETON NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL4EX3GD369272 |
NC ZB52019 |
| September 17, 2026 | 0006915366 | POLLOCKSVILLE NC NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
1XKWD49X9SR121120 5MADN402XHK038288 |
NC VT3406 NC AE75553 |
| September 11, 2026 | 0006913843 | GREENVILLE NC | III | 1 | — | CHANEY | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDX40X9LR380715 |
NC ZB59170 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 0006911516 | MAYSVILLE NC | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWX4TX3TR202948 |
NC ZB70903 |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | OOSLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV | License-related: High | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | 0006910486 | GREENVILLE NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL4EX3GD369272 |
NC ZB52019 |
| August 13, 2026 | 0006904917 | GRANTSBORO NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EJ4GN935345 |
NC ZB62045 |
| August 12, 2026 | 0006904416 | GREENVILLE NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EJ4GN935345 |
NC ZB62045 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | OOSTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 0006902832 | CHOCOWINITY NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX4TXXSD737249 |
NC ZB69193 |
| August 5, 2026 | 0006902434 | WASHINGTON NC | III | — | — | PRIVATE | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL4EX3GD369272 |
NC ZB52019 |
| July 15, 2026 | 0006895356 | WALLACE NC | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPXD49X9HD352958 5JLSN422835T06796 |
NC MW3312 NC AJ72870 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MARTIN MARIETTA | 7 | June 24, 2026 |
| CHANEY | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| QUIKRETE | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| ARGOS | 1 | February 27, 2025 |
| TRIPP BROTHERS INC | 1 | April 30, 2024 |
| DPD | 1 | February 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 5, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 5, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 28, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 7, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| May 5, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 5, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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