ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC
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 73 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 12.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 5 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 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
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
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: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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 2.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 14% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=17544 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 135 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.11% | 8.22% | — |
| 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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC had 73 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 12.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 3.0. 5 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
73 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KY (17) and TN (13).
12.3% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (46.7% 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 17,544 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 (36 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | May 14, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 88 | |
| Freightliner | 21 | |
| Great Dane | 20 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 | |
| Utility | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 2.70 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (135 rows) View all 135 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88944866 | Sep 9, 2026 | SC | 1 | BLYTHEWOOD SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88944510 | Sep 9, 2026 | MS | 3 | PIKE COUNTY MS |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88877347 | Sep 2, 2026 | MS | 1 | DE SOTO COUNTY MS |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88867054 | Sep 1, 2026 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88850146 | Aug 28, 2026 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88693123 | Aug 13, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88687600 | Aug 12, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88657804 | Aug 10, 2026 | KY | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88631264 | Aug 5, 2026 | AL | 2 | — | — | 1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 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
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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 |
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 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 3 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 3 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 3 | 0 |
| WADDY | KY | 3 | 0 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 3 | 1 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 2 | 0 |
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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