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Carrier profile · USDOT 1068140 · MC676927 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Charles Taylor

DBA A-1 Sales · Puryear, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightDrive/Tow Away
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (731) 571-0648
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
60K
Annual miles
24 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC676927
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 11, 2015Liability (BIPD) · Universal Underwriters Insurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
60,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1068140
MC / docket
MC-676927
Legal name
Charles Taylor
DBA
A-1 Sales
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 4, 2002
Last MCS-150
Feb 29, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Charles Taylor's USDOT number?

Charles Taylor's USDOT number is 1068140 and its docket number is MC676927.

Is Charles Taylor authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Charles Taylor's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Charles Taylor's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 29, 2024.

What insurance does Charles Taylor carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Universal Underwriters Insurance Co..

Where is Charles Taylor located?

Charles Taylor is located at 8275 Shady Grove Rd, Puryear, TN, 38251. Phone: (731) 571-0648.

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