Taylor Truck Line Inc
USDOT 124500 · MC-182377 · Northfield, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Taylor Truck Line Inc is a corporation based in Northfield, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 402 power units and 343 drivers, which ranks it #10 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 811 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 24.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 41 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (14 injuries, 2 fatalities, 40 tow-away), or 10.2 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Taylor Truck Line Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 124500 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-182377 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 801 Hwy 3 N, Northfield, MN 55057 |
| Phone | (507) 645-4531 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 124500.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 402 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,543 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 36,957,433 miles reported for 2025 – about 91,934 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 343 CDL drivers; 343 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Taylor Truck Line Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.5% | 18.3% | 19.6% | 34% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 57% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 145% higher than average |
| Inspections | 811 | 811 with a driver check, 404 with a vehicle check, 419 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 15, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Taylor Truck Line Inc?
Taylor Truck Line Inc is registered with USDOT number 124500 and operating authority MC-182377.
How many trucks does Taylor Truck Line Inc have?
It reports 402 power units (402 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,543 trailers, with 343 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 17, 2026).
Where is Taylor Truck Line Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Northfield, Minnesota 55057.
What is the out-of-service rate of Taylor Truck Line Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.