USDOT 1981706 · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) · Texas

Taylor Telephone Cooperative INC

DBA Taylor Telecom

US DOT1981706

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OperationIntrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Census statusActive

OperationIntrastate (Non-Hazmat)

ClassificationPrivate carrier

Power units (fleet)5

Drivers7

LocationMerkel, TX 79536

Cargo carriedBuilding Materials, Machinery, Large Objects, Utility, Construction

MCS-150 mileage500,000 mi (2025)

Phone (on file)(325) 236-5465

Key takeaways

USDOT 1981706 is registered to Taylor Telephone Cooperative INC, an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier based in Merkel, TX.

Current authority, insurance and safety status should be confirmed on the official FMCSA SAFER snapshot.

Self-reported fleet size: 5 power units and 7 drivers (FMCSA MCS-150 self-report; sanitized for plausibility).

Registered cargo types include building materials, machinery, large objects, utility, construction.

About Taylor Telephone Cooperative INC

Taylor Telephone Cooperative INC is an intrastate (non-hazmat) motor carrier based in Merkel, Texas, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1981706. Its current operating authority and insurance should be confirmed on the official SAFER record. The carrier self-reports a fleet of 5 power units and 7 drivers. Registered cargo includes building materials, machinery, large objects, utility, construction. Its most recent MCS-150 filing reported 500,000 mi (2025).

Before you work with this carrier

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Taylor Telephone Cooperative INC

Key takeaways

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About Taylor Telephone Cooperative INC

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