What Verdica's 819 score means for TAYLOR MOTORS INC
TAYLOR MOTORS INC's composite score of 819 out of 850 places the carrier in the "excellent" band (800–850). This score reflects strong overall compliance across the dimensions Verdica tracks: regulatory authority and insurance standing, safety record, and inspection history.
A score in this range indicates that the carrier meets or exceeds baseline regulatory requirements and has demonstrated consistent performance across multiple compliance areas. For a business owner or shipper evaluating trucking providers, an 819 score signals lower compliance risk compared to the general carrier population. However, the score should be interpreted as one input in a broader vendor assessment—it reflects regulatory data, not operational quality, customer service, or pricing.
The slight gap between this score (819) and the maximum possible (850) reflects areas where the carrier has room for improvement, specifically in inspection history (735), which pulls the overall composite down from perfect marks. This is not unusual; most carriers have some inspection-related findings. The meaningful takeaway is that TAYLOR MOTORS INC has maintained strong authority and insurance credentials and a solid safety record despite those inspection notes.
How the sub-scores break down
Authority & Insurance (850/850): This perfect sub-score means TAYLOR MOTORS INC holds valid operating authority from the FMCSA and maintains required insurance coverage without lapses or exclusions flagged in the regulatory record. In the trucking industry, this is a baseline requirement, not an achievement; however, a perfect score confirms no administrative or licensing issues are on file.
Safety Record (845/850): This sub-score is derived from FMCSA BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories) scores, which measure crash involvement, unsafe driving, hours-of-service violations, and vehicle maintenance issues. A score of 845 indicates the carrier's safety metrics are well-controlled. In practical terms, this suggests a lower frequency of reportable accidents or safety-related violations relative to comparable carriers. The minor gap from a perfect 850 suggests at least one safety metric has a minor deficiency, but nothing indicating systemic risk.
Inspection History (735/850): This is the weakest of the three sub-scores, though still in the "acceptable" range. Inspection history is drawn from roadside safety inspections conducted by DOT personnel and includes violations such as equipment defects, driver hours violations, or documentation lapses. A score of 735 indicates the carrier has received inspection findings, and some violations likely triggered corrective action requests (CARs) or repeat issues. This is common in the industry; most carriers have inspection violations on record. The score reflects the severity and frequency of those findings relative to the carrier's inspection volume.
What regulators in KY track for trucking providers
The FMCSA maintains public records on all federally regulated motor carriers operating in Kentucky and nationwide. BASIC scores measure five core dimensions: unsafe driving (speeding, reckless driving, at-fault crashes), hours-of-service compliance (logbook violations, fatigue risk), vehicle maintenance (brake and safety equipment defects), driver fitness (licensing, medical certification), and hazmat compliance (for applicable carriers).
Safety inspections are conducted at roadside by state police and federal inspectors, who document violations ranging from minor equipment issues (burned-out lights) to serious defects (brake failure) and driver violations (expired licenses, fatigue). These findings feed into the carrier's BASIC profile. A carrier with few or minor violations will have higher BASIC scores; one with repeat critical violations or crash involvement will score lower.
Verdica's inspection history sub-score aggregates the volume, severity, and recency of these findings to give a snapshot of current compliance posture.
Bottom line
TAYLOR MOTORS INC scores in the excellent compliance range and presents lower regulatory risk as a carrier partner. Before engaging, confirm current insurance, check references, and request proof of driver training or safety programs—regulatory scores alone don't capture operational practices or service reliability.