FMCSA Carrier Profile
TAYLOR & SON TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC
DBA: T & N Transport
Portland, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 762193 · MC 735346
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-735346 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
11.5% OOS · 32 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 32 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC735346
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF016315
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
762193
MC Number
MC-735346
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 30, 1998
Authority Granted
February 1, 2011
Annual Mileage
2,017,259 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2479 Hwy 52 East, Portland, TN 37148
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nikki Taylor
Officer 2
Tim Taylor
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
11.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
26 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 34th 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
32
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.1pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (32)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB00XJDJR5806 | 0 | Clean |
| May 13, 2026 | MS | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALXFB008FDGA4682 | 0 | Clean |
| May 11, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB008FDGA8697 | 0 | Clean |
| April 10, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXFB002LDLG1251 | 0 | Clean |
| March 19, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKWGGGG80J111938 | 2 | Passed |
| February 19, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1VPXGGGG90D442170 | 0 | Clean |
| February 18, 2026 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2AG11C97M059044 | 1 | Passed |
| December 22, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXFB008DDFD1973 | 2 | Passed |
| December 11, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB000GDGX6224 | 0 | Clean |
| December 3, 2025 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB000KDKA9208 | 1 | Passed |
| November 29, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB008FDGA4682 | 0 | Clean |
| November 5, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKWGGGG80J111938 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 32 inspection records
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2024 | TN | — | — | Yes | Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| November 27, 2024 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN18
GA3
KY3
AR2
IL1
IN1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (39)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
24
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB000GDGX6224 | 4 | 1 |
| Kenworth | — | 1NKWGGGG80J111938 | 3 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | — | 1NPXGGGG90D390233 | 3 | 1 |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB008DDFD1973 | 3 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB008FDGA4682 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C97M059044 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | — | 1NPXGGGG70D321041 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L6937269 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CM383009 | 2 | 1 |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB002LDLG1251 | 2 | — |
Show all 39 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB00XJDJR5806 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2LL209225 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXGL945903 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1EL821436 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2FL870369 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3EL821406 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3EL821423 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4EL821303 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4FL888095 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4JL067457 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6JL067427 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7NL298164 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8FL870280 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W69L315348 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25364M317702 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J6247151 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | — | 1VPXGGGG90D442170 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB000KDKA9208 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB000LDLN9244 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB005EDFR1859 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB006DDFD1972 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB008FDGA8697 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321HM009330 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323HM009328 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325HM009329 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323DM308007 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325DM303472 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328DM303515 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329DM303488 | 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 19, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 19, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 1, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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