POWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY
KNOXVILLE, TN
Joins 9 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Nov 2, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 10.0% (worse, peer 0.90%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 15.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — POWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY (USDOT 200881) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 10.0% (worse, peer 0.90%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 15.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/200881/ As of: Nov 2, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Nov 2, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0.9% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.2% (better). n=6631 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 149 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.11% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,631 ACTIVE carriers operating 74–224 power units (±50% of this carrier's 149 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (12 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 5 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| Ford | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 2.25 | 2 | — | Nov 2, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89357507 | Oct 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | MARS HILL NC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88453828 | Jul 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85852123 | Sep 19, 2025 | MS | 1 | CHICKASAW COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85670269 | Sep 2, 2025 | KY | 3 | BETSY LAYNE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84340107 | Apr 7, 2025 | KY | 3 | JENKINS |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84255943 | Mar 26, 2025 | MS | 2 | MONROE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 83485454 | Dec 26, 2024 | MS | 3 | KEOWNVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83321360 | Dec 3, 2024 | TN | 1 | INTERSTATE 40 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.60C, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 83122115 | Nov 8, 2024 | TN | 3 | LAWRENCEBURG TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82681464 | Sep 16, 2024 | MS | 2 | SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 82199061 | Jul 23, 2024 | VA | 3 | LEBANON VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81266505 | Apr 3, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80344332 | Dec 7, 2023 | TN | 3 | tn-thp-4-haywood-scales---east |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80287296 | Nov 30, 2023 | TN | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79265900 | Jul 27, 2023 | MS | 2 | ALCORN COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78807154 | Jun 4, 2023 | AR | 3 | CRITTENDEN COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78593573 | May 10, 2023 | MS | 2 | DE SOTO COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400246777 | Apr 17, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2021515879 | Mar 22, 2021 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS0069196001 | Apr 10, 2019 | MS | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS6902181000 | Oct 24, 2018 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101355634 | Sep 7, 2016 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA6139011201 | Apr 24, 2006 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0009098403 | Nov 18, 2005 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0008609701 | Sep 4, 2002 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0004108695 | Aug 26, 1997 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRITTENDEN COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BETSY LAYNE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| JENKINS | KY | 1 | 0 |
| ALCORN COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| DE SOTO COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| KEOWNVILLE | MS | 1 | 0 |
| MONROE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| SCALES | MS | 1 | 1 |
| MARS HILL NC | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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17 inspections
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9 reportable crashes
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Book / don't book
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Insurance check
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Cancel desk
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.