MRC TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 1396794 • 131 HESTER LANE, TAZEWELL, TN, 37879

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,396,794
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4236266050
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
1,041,377
Physical Address
131 HESTER LANE, TAZEWELL, TN, 37879
Mailing Address
P O BOX 302, TAZEWELL, TN, 37879
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 28, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-530665ACTIVEUnknownFeb 27, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary044-06-1868ON FILEFeb 28, 2025Feb 28, 2026

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF011388REPLACEDFeb 28, 2022Feb 28, 2025
MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMPP1023011REPLACEDFeb 28, 2021Feb 28, 2022
MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMPP1023011CANCELLEDFeb 28, 2021Mar 27, 2022
MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMPP1023011REPLACEDFeb 28, 2018Feb 28, 2021
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBIPD/PrimaryBA3E245084CANCELLEDFeb 28, 2014Feb 28, 2018
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPBIPD/PrimaryCA 8468619REPLACEDFeb 28, 2013Feb 28, 2014
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPBIPD/PrimaryCA 8468619REPLACEDFeb 29, 2012Feb 28, 2013
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPBIPD/PrimaryCA 8468619REPLACEDFeb 29, 2012Feb 29, 2012
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPBIPD/PrimaryCA 7889535REPLACEDMar 22, 2011Feb 29, 2012
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPBIPD/PrimaryCA 7889535NAME CHANGEDMar 22, 2011Apr 2, 2012
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN514887CANCELLEDJul 26, 2006Aug 31, 2007
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTHBIPD/Primary74TRN293094CANCELLEDJul 26, 2005Jul 26, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA044-06-1868BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2026Feb 28, 2026
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF011388BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2025Feb 28, 2025
TERM/CANCLMILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMPP1023011BIPD/PrimaryMar 27, 2022Mar 27, 2022
TERM/REPLMILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMPP1023011BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2022Feb 28, 2022
TERM/REPLMILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMPP1023011BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2021Feb 28, 2021
CANCELTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBA3E245084BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2018Feb 28, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPCA 8468619BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2014Feb 28, 2014
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPCA 8468619BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2013Feb 28, 2013
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPCA 7889535BIPD/PrimaryApr 2, 2012Apr 2, 2012
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPCA 8468619BIPD/PrimaryFeb 29, 2012Feb 29, 2012
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPCA 7889535BIPD/PrimaryFeb 29, 2012Feb 29, 2012
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN514887BIPD/PrimaryAug 31, 2007Aug 31, 2007
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH74TRN293094BIPD/PrimaryJul 26, 2006Jul 26, 2006

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-530665INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC530665CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 27, 2026
MC530665CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 1, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 20, 2018
MC530665CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 27, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 1, 2012
MC530665MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 30, 2011Unknown
MC530665CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 29, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 27, 2006
MC530665MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 10, 2005REVOKEDSep 10, 2007

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
15%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
54
Violations
70
24 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
3.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
4
Jan
Feb
Mar
3
Apr
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 54 of 54 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states54 inspections

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Violation Summary (70 violations from 54 inspections)

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Violation Summary (70 violations from 54 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFRELD - driver tamper/disable6010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects336Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured21Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDISDFifth wheel defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100BCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDDCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDMCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.95-LCDLRESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION.11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2ROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+4.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.30vs nat'l 1.80
-0.50 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (54 inspections)

Showing 50 of 54

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Inspection History (54 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687418690LONDONKYLevel 2TRLR OTHER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Mar 23, 202687370591PINEVILLEKYLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Feb 20, 202687098546JENKINSKYLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 10, 202687024826TAZEWELL TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 12, 202686765407LONDONKYLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 23, 202586640362BETSY LAYNEKYLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 22, 202586629292PINEVILLEKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 16, 202586598481KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 2, 202586014381ONA WVWVLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLED, 392.9A2-CYes
Sep 11, 202585798577WILLIAMSON WVWVLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLS1, 393.11A1-LRLMWRYes
Aug 8, 202585440626LONDONKYLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Jul 24, 202585331629NEW CASTLE ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7395.32B-ELDDFR, 393.9A-LBLNo
Jun 20, 202585017781RoadsideNCLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 12, 202584934246PINEVILLEKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75AYes
Jun 9, 202584918488MOHAWK TNTNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 28, 202584535908KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1CLAYTON HO OTHER3393.205C-WR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLTLYes
Apr 23, 202584530587TAZEWELL TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Apr 1, 202584281761LONDONKYLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR7393.48A, 393.100B, 396.3A1BOSYes
Jan 21, 202583687221WILMINGTON OHOHLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202583677676KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Jan 15, 202583613461I 40 WEST REST AREANCLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8E, 395.3A3-PROPNo
Jan 15, 202583618953CLINTON SCSCLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Dec 10, 202483375078MT. JULIET TNTNLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.70D-CDTSDDYes
Dec 10, 202483373275MT. JULIET TNTNLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.43D-B, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.70D-CDTSDMYes
Nov 11, 202483132552MOUNT STERLINGKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 21, 202482952268SOMERSETKYLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2RNo
Oct 10, 202482878091PINEVILLEKYLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75AYes
Oct 1, 202482820468KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 1, 202482820684KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 5, 202482601444DAYTON TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 5, 202482592285THORN HILL TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 19, 202482208924NEW TAZEWELL TNTNLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 18, 202481900971BETSY LAYNEKYLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 15, 202481666590KNOX COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 15, 202481667226KNOX COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 15, 202481665375KNOX COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 3CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 10, 202481317949LONDONKYLevel 1TRLR OTHER3393.9(a), 393.48(a)Yes
Mar 13, 202481136080KNOX COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.78A-WS, 392.9A2-C, 393.71H10-CDDISDYes
Mar 13, 202481134936KNOX COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 2OTHE OTHER1393.71H10-CDDISDNo
Jan 30, 202480729963I-26 WB ROADSIDESCLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 25, 202480694770RoadsideTNLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 22, 202480656944US 74NCLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Dec 26, 202380475221LONDONKYLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 11, 202380368686RoadsideTNLevel 3UNK OTHER0No
Nov 20, 202380215893RoadsideTNLevel 3TRLR OTHER2392.2, 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Nov 3, 202380092935THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALESTNLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 3, 202380092934THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALESTNLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Nov 3, 202380092936THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALESTNLevel 2VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Oct 27, 202380026866I-26 EB SPARTANBURG COUNTYSCLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Sep 28, 202379827863MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAYGALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

36 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving23 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 28, 2025TNTOW00FARRAGUTI-40...146200MRC TRANSPORTATION INC
Sep 5, 2024TNTOW00US-25E...762841MRC TRANSPORTATION INC
May 23, 2024NCTOW00DOBSON77...668013MRC TRANSPORTATION INC
May 10, 2022TNTOW00I-75...291751MRC TRANSPORTATION INC
Feb 16, 2018TNTOW00
Apr 25, 2016OHTOW00
Dec 14, 2015NCTOW00

Compliance Timeline

21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 28, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 27, 2026
Authority
Apr 28, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 28, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 5, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 23, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 10, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 27, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT • BIPD/Primary
Feb 16, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 25, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 14, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 28, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP • BIPD/Primary
Apr 2, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP • BIPD/Primary
Feb 29, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP • BIPD/Primary
Feb 29, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP • BIPD/Primary
Aug 31, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH • BIPD/Primary

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