MID-TENN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2204555 • 1629 EDEN ROSE PL, NOLENSVILLE, TN, 37135
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-765975 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 12, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8921455 | ON FILE | Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 19, 2018 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CARGO | PRA 9473539 | ON FILE | Dec 19, 2011 | Jan 18, 2013 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07941103 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2016 | Dec 19, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07941102 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2015 | Dec 19, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07941101 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2014 | Dec 19, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-01851-13 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 486356 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2012 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | PRA 9473539 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2011 | Dec 19, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8921455 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2018 | Dec 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07941103 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07941102 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2016 | Dec 19, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07941101 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2015 | Dec 19, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-01851-13 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 486356 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA 9473539 | CARGO | Jan 18, 2013 | Jan 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA 9473539 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC765975 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 |
| MC765975 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2014 |
| MC765975 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2013 |
| MC765975 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 28, 2011 | — | 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
11 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-CR | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(1) | 395.15(g)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (41 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAVERGNE | WALDRON RD | ...285093 | MID-TENN EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 15, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...285093 | MIDD-TENN EXPRESS |
| Feb 16, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-81 | ...676734 | MID-TENN EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALTON | E HAWTHORNE ST NEAR N HAMILTON ST | ...GX2792 | MID-TENN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 20, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | I-40 | ...KE2161 | MID-TENN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 27, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCHERERVILLE | US 41 | ...KE2161 | MID-TENN EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 10, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 | ...280014 | MID-TENN EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 17, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-81 | ...GX2794 | MID-TENN EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 18, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-65 | ...201757 | MID-TENN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 31, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records