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DC FOUNDATIONS INC

USDOT 1627592 • 2035 SUTHERLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37921

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,627,592
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Tennessee
Phone
8658957084
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
1,450,000
Physical Address
2035 SUTHERLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37921
Contact
Phone: 8658957084

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 36.4%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 13.0 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 11.5 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
69%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
17%
Vehicle Maintenance
9%

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

Inspections
33
Violations
85
40 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
36.4%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
18.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
5
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 33 of 33 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 33 inspections

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Violation Summary (85 violations from 33 inspections)

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Violation Summary (85 violations from 33 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps643Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS31—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load316Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured22—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL21—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:2-SLLEQP2-SLLEQP10——
fmcsr:100B-C100B-C11——
fmcsr:23A2-LCDLN23A2-LCDLN11——
fmcsr:41APC41APC11——
fmcsr:3A1-HCM3A1-HCM11——
fmcsr:43DBMA43DBMA11——
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDPPM3/8Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16B-DPASSFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(b)Unauthorized tinting on windshield103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.61Inadequate or missing truck side windows10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.82Rear vision mirrors defective/missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective114Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed103General/Admin
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
36.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
+13.0 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+11.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.58vs nat'l 1.80
+0.78 above avg

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

Inspection History (33 inspections)

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (33 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 10, 202687550654RoadsideTNLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK12-SLLEQPNo
Apr 9, 202687550471RoadsideTNLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK5100B-C, 23A2-LCDLN, 41APCYes
Mar 19, 202687347942HARRIMAN TNTNLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 3, 202687209041KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 3, 202686954016KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 1, 202585933221FARRAGUT TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLTL, 390.21TB1-MCYes
Sep 26, 202585897551KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVEYes
Sep 25, 202585894935OAK RIDGE TNTNLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.41B10-MC, 383.95A-LCDL, 392.2-SLLTLYes
Sep 18, 202585831034KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 10, 202585753978KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 2, 202585667113KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1UNPUBLISHE FULL TRAILER6393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9B-LRLIWRYes
Aug 20, 202585561502KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER4393.78A-WS, 393.81-H, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Aug 7, 202585447383KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.70B1I-CDPPM3/8Yes
May 29, 202584830897KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER7392.9A2-C, 393.43DBMA, 396.3A1-HCMYes
Feb 18, 202583916049INTERSTATE 40TNLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.100B-CYes
Oct 22, 202482973265KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.45D-BAALYes
Sep 16, 202482689068LEE HIGHWAYTNLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER6392.2-SLLSR, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMAYes
Sep 9, 202482616921WHITE PINE TNTNLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Jul 11, 202482136727ROANE COUNTYTNLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16B-DPASSNo
Jul 1, 202482050201KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)Yes
Feb 7, 202480795420KNOX COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 5, 202480542172KNOX COUNTY SCALES EBTNLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 5, 202480541653KNOX COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
Dec 29, 202380508629KNOX COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.78A-WS, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Nov 9, 202380143596THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALESTNLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45(d), 392.2No
Sep 13, 202379662766THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALESTNLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45(d)Yes
Jun 16, 202378934323THP 10 KNOX SCALES WESTTNLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 7, 202378840553THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALESTNLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 5, 202378820396THP 1 KNOX SCALES- EASTTNLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 2, 202378809779I40 WB SCALESTNLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 5, 202378556485RoadsideTNLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK13393.9(a), 393.209(a), 393.209(d)No
Apr 10, 202378305610I-40 KNOX SCALES @ 372 MMTNLevel 1—5392.2, 390.21(b), 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Apr 7, 202378402521RoadsideTNLevel 2—11392.2, 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 55.0% OOS
2024-072026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

KNOXVILLE TN11 · 6 OOS
THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALES3 · 1 OOS
KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB3 · 1 OOS
I40 WB SCALES1
INTERSTATE 401 · 1 OOS
KNOX COUNTY SCALES EB1
LEE HIGHWAY1 · 1 OOS
OAK RIDGE TN1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving16 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness7 · 6 OOS
Uncategorized6 · 5 OOS

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 5, 2023TNINJURY01—I-40...039491DC FOUNDATIONS INC
Apr 7, 2023TNTOW00MONTEREYE COMMERCIAL AVE...419929DC FOUNDATIONS INC
Apr 3, 2023TNTOW00CRAB ORCHARDCOX VALLEY RD...020200DC FOUNDATIONS INC

Compliance Timeline

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

May 5, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 7, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 3, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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