Summers-Taylor Inc
USDOT 360000 · FF-32072, FF-32072 · Johnson City, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Summers-Taylor Inc is a corporation based in Johnson City, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 260 power units and 210 drivers, which ranks it #44 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 86 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 26.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 5.4 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, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, passengers, garbage / refuse, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Summers-Taylor Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 360000 |
| Operating authority (docket) | FF-32072, FF-32072 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 600 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 |
| Phone | (423) 543-3181 |
| First registered | Jul 12, 1989 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 360000.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 225 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 89 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.81 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,335,733 miles reported for 2023 – about 16,676 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 210 CDL drivers; 14 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 196 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 Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Summers-Taylor Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.8% | 18.3% | 21.1% | 46% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 42% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.4 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 29% higher than average |
| Inspections | 86 | 86 with a driver check, 41 with a vehicle check, 39 BASIC violations recorded, 8 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 29, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Johnson City
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Monro Inc USDOT 315484 | Kingsport | 121 | 77 | 16 | 0.0% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Summers-Taylor Inc?
Summers-Taylor Inc is registered with USDOT number 360000 and operating authority FF-32072, FF-32072.
How many trucks does Summers-Taylor Inc have?
It reports 260 power units (31 tractors, 225 straight trucks) and 89 trailers, with 210 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 6, 2024).
Where is Summers-Taylor Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Johnson City, Tennessee 37604.
What is the out-of-service rate of Summers-Taylor Inc?
Over 24 months, 26.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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.