Taylor Farming LLC
USDOT 1823533 · Salinas, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Taylor Farming LLC is a company based in Salinas, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 296 power units and 137 drivers, which ranks it #57 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 11 times – about 0.0 inspections per power unit. 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 27.3% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.3 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, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Taylor Farming LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1823533 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1219 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901 |
| Phone | (831) 387-3770 |
| First registered | Oct 23, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1823533.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.46 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 100,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 338 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 10 CDL drivers; 2 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 15 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 California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Taylor Farming LLC | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 60.0% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 227% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 27.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1253% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.3 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 92% lower than average |
| Inspections | 11 | 11 with a driver check, 10 with a vehicle check, 28 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Taylor Farming LLC?
Taylor Farming LLC is registered with USDOT number 1823533.
How many trucks does Taylor Farming LLC have?
It reports 296 power units (1 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 1 trailers, with 137 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 23, 2026).
Where is Taylor Farming LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Salinas, California 93901.
What is the out-of-service rate of Taylor Farming LLC?
Over 24 months, 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 27.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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.