ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 2.70% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 14.0% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC (USDOT 252489) 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 2.70% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 14.0% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/252489/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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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 2.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 14% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=17375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trailers | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 42 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 60 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 126 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4% | 6.67% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC is a corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 252489. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 59 power units and 72 drivers, with 126 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 59 power units and 72 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Nashville, TN. Across 75 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 10.7% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 5 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
75 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KY (17) and TN (14).
10.7% out-of-service rate, below the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 15 times.
The fleet comprises 59 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 72 drivers; Kenworth, Great Dane, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,375 ACTIVE carriers operating 29–89 power units (±50% of this carrier's 59 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 14 | 4 | 28.6% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | May 14, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 85 | |
| Freightliner | 22 | |
| Great Dane | 18 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Utility | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.68 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 3.10 | 3 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (126 rows) View all 126 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88407693 | Jul 13, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88376944 | Jul 10, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88161357 | Jun 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 88064026 | Jun 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87980896 | May 28, 2026 | AR | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 87873907 | May 14, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87775037 | May 6, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87677692 | Apr 23, 2026 | TN | 3 | RIPLEY TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87582205 | Apr 13, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87452648 | Mar 30, 2026 | MS | 3 | TIPPAH COUNTY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Kens
|
1 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Yes |
| 87438611 | Mar 30, 2026 | KY | 2 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87309828 | Mar 16, 2026 | SC | 3 | GREENVILLE SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87202010 | Feb 27, 2026 | MS | 3 | LEAKE COUNTY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87104484 | Feb 19, 2026 | TN | 3 | LOUDON TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87015981 | Feb 10, 2026 | KY | 1 | LOUISVILLE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86972323 | Feb 4, 2026 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 86852632 | Jan 21, 2026 | KY | 3 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86776062 | Jan 12, 2026 | MS | 1 | ROADSIDE-TATE RD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86712177 | Jan 5, 2026 | TN | 2 | COLUMBIA TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLML | Yes |
| 86699443 | Dec 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | LITHIA SPRINGS GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 86663377 | Dec 24, 2025 | NC | 1 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION I-40 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86621778 | Dec 18, 2025 | TN | 3 | tn-not-in-city--tn |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86591191 | Dec 17, 2025 | KY | 1 | LEXINGTON |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86516394 | Dec 8, 2025 | MS | 2 | ms-tippah-county/walnut |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86459158 | Dec 1, 2025 | MS | 2 | I-20 W |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60C | No |
Recent Crashes (60 rows) View all 60 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073285557 | Jan 21, 2026 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000116529 | Dec 8, 2025 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0025296666 | Oct 27, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009704366 | Dec 3, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107922639 | Nov 13, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009492600 | Jun 21, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL0004652057 | May 17, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009120842 | Jun 27, 2023 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008924240 | Mar 7, 2023 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002677757 | Jul 22, 2022 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008344348 | Nov 11, 2021 | GA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| KY0072668156 | Sep 8, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008086621 | May 24, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0001653767 | May 17, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007905439 | Dec 30, 2020 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106422799 | Nov 16, 2020 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0000715472 | Nov 13, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0000700237 | Oct 8, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300649308 | Sep 3, 2020 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300594765 | Dec 19, 2019 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007484039 | Dec 12, 2019 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0018677021 | Dec 12, 2018 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072261772 | Oct 18, 2018 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0102171508 | Oct 8, 2018 | TN | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0102092779 | Jul 30, 2018 | TN | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 8 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 5 | 1 |
| LOUISVILLE | KY | 4 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 3 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 3 | 0 |
| WADDY | KY | 3 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 2 | 0 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | No copy of certificate of registration | General/Admin | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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