Taylor Metal Inc
USDOT 444427 · MC-783010 · Salem, Oregon · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Taylor Metal Inc is a corporation based in Salem, Oregon, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 44 drivers, which ranks it #56 by fleet size among 86 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Oregon. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 211 times – about 3.0 inspections per power unit. 27.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Taylor Metal Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 444427 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-783010 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4566 Ridge Drive Ne, Salem, OR 97301 |
| Phone | (503) 581-8338 |
| First registered | Apr 30, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 444427.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 87 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.63 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 1,915,596 miles reported for 2023 – about 27,366 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 44 CDL drivers; 0 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Oregon carriers with 50+ units (86).
| Measure | Taylor Metal Inc | Same size, US | OR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.0% | 20.5% | 17.1% | 32% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.0% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 11% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.0 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 211 | 202 with a driver check, 178 with a vehicle check, 173 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 17, 2019) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Taylor Metal Inc?
Taylor Metal Inc is registered with USDOT number 444427 and operating authority MC-783010.
How many trucks does Taylor Metal Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (54 tractors, 16 straight trucks) and 87 trailers, with 44 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 31, 2024).
Where is Taylor Metal Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Salem, Oregon 97301.
What is the out-of-service rate of Taylor Metal Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.