HAMMER LANE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 1248129 • 5543 JOHNSON GROVE ROAD, ALAMO, TN, 38001
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-489640 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 5, 2005 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240176 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC060168 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2006 | May 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230168 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220180 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210191 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200204 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190217 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180197 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180197 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA050222 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2005 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHA8153691-00 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2005 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 339847 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2004 | Oct 12, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97602121 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2004 | Sep 9, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97602121 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 13, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 458184 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2004 | Nov 15, 2004 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 458184 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2004 | Oct 12, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240176 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230168 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220180 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210191 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200204 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190217 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180197 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180197 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA050222 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC060168 | CARGO | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHA8153691-00 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 339847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2005 | Oct 12, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97602121 | CARGO | Sep 9, 2005 | Sep 9, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97602121 | CARGO | Aug 13, 2005 | Aug 13, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 458184 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2004 | Nov 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 458184 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2004 | Oct 12, 2004 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC489640 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2005 |
| MC489640 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 23, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.134(b) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (35 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | MEDINA HWY | ...800152 | HAMMER LANE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 26, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DOVER | DONELSON PKWY | ...216288 | HAMMER LANE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| May 25, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT SMITH | I540W | ...MC3087 | HAMMER LANE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 18, 2017 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2017 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2015 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2013 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2011 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2010 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2010 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2009 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2007 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2006 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2006 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2006 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2006 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2005 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2004 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events