SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC
260-unit passenger carrier based in Johnson City, TN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 360000
- MC
- MC1032598
- Based
- Johnson City, TN
- Contact
- 4235433181 · jessej@summerstaylor.com
What this carrier is
SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC is a large-fleet passenger carrier based in Johnson City, TN. Operating footprint: 260 power units, 210 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC1032598 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, passengers, garbage, refuse, trash, and construction materials. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 29, 2000).
Fleet composition on file: 225 owned trucks, 31 owned tractors, 89 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 51 motor carriers operating 259–261 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 49 | 33.50 | 146.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 17.42 | 17.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.75 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 51.42 | 95.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 7 | 1.08 | 646.2% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 259–261-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 360000: 124 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in NC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 39 |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 40 |
| Hazmat | 7 |
| Total violations | 94 (25 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 12 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Apr 10, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (89 trailers against 31 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 51 peer carriers operating 259–261 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 82 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 12 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 94 violations, 12 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 646.2% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet passenger carrier running regional lanes with 260 power units on file.
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