Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder · Johnson City, TN

SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC

600 SEVIER STREET · Johnson City, TN 37604

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1032598
  • USDOT #360000 USDOT Active
  • 260
    Power Units
  • 210
    Drivers
  • Carrier/freight Forwarder
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC is a Johnson City, TN freight carrier/freight forwarder that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 260 truck(s) in their fleet and 210 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1032598 and their USDOT number is 360000.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/06/2024 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/06/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,335,733 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Passengers
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: TN (52), NC (26), VA (6), KY (1), AL (1). Home base: Johnson City, Tennessee.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.53 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.64 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 86
    Total
  • 53
    Clean
  • 33
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter2× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SUMMERS-TAYLOR INC
600 SEVIER STREET
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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