The values that shape everything we do.
Teamwork, Ethics, Quality, Relationships & Safety.
Taylor is driven by a set of core values that define the character and culture of the company. They aren’t a poster on the wall — they’re the guide for everything we do, and they’ve held for seven generations.
Five values. One way of doing business.
We are driven by a set of key core values that shape and define the character and culture of Taylor. They are a guide for all that we do — from the loading dock to the boardroom, and from one generation to the next.
Ethics
Ethics means taking the long view. We have been in business since 1850 and must conduct our business as such. We act toward our co-workers, our customers, and the business itself with the highest level of ethical behavior — because a company that plans to last another 175 years can’t do it any other way.
Teamwork
Business is the ultimate team sport, and teamwork is the cornerstone of success. We build on our strengths and organize to make our weaknesses irrelevant. Teamwork is powerful and takes sustained effort to achieve — we stay collaborative to create and maintain the company’s values and success.
Quality
Quality requires innovative thinking, dedication, effort, and continuous improvement. Continuous improvement is the sum of incremental efforts to improve every aspect of the business, no matter how small. Dedication and effort directed at quality open the door to creative problem solving and evolutionary results — and innovation follows, allowing larger gains.
Relationships
We exist to create lasting relationships, both internal and external. Relationships add value and are the groundwork for collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The bonds we build with our team, our customers, and our community are the reason a family business can thrive for seven generations.
Safety
Safety comes first — every driver, every load, every mile, with no shortcuts. It protects our people and our customers’ freight, and it underpins every other value we hold. A safe operation is the foundation that makes teamwork, quality, and lasting relationships possible.
“Service first to the customer.”
Four questions that keep all of Taylor aligned.
Beyond our values, Organizational Clarity is the framework we use to align the entire company. Everyone — from dispatch to drivers to the family that owns it — answers the same four questions the same way.
A family business, seven generations deep.
Our values aren’t borrowed from a consultant — they’re inherited. Taylor has been family owned since 1850, and today the sixth and seventh generations of the Taylor family run the business side by side.
That continuity is why the long view comes naturally to us. When the people making decisions share the name on the door, ethics, relationships, and quality aren’t quarterly targets — they’re the family reputation. And it’s also a woman-owned business, carrying those values forward for the next generation.
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170+ years of success comes from hiring and keeping the best people. Whether you drive or work behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in the Taylor family.
Company Drivers
Modern, well-maintained equipment, consistent lanes, home-time that respects your life, and a supportive, family-oriented culture. Competitive pay and the safety-first backing of a 175-year-old carrier.
Drive for TaylorOwner-Operators
A rewarding partnership for owner-operators — competitive compensation, steady freight, and a team that treats you like an owner, not a number. Keep your business moving with Taylor behind you.
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Dispatch, operations, warehousing, sales, and more. Build a meaningful career and grow with a values-driven, family-owned company that’s been investing in its people since 1850.
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Teamwork, ethics, quality, relationships, and safety aren’t just words at Taylor — they’re how your freight gets handled. Let’s build something lasting.