ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC
USDOT 252489 • 1898 ELM TREE DR, NASHVILLE, TN, 37210-3727
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
252,489
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
6158897900
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
59
Drivers (MCS-150)
72
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,064,181
Physical Address
1898 ELM TREE DR, NASHVILLE, TN, 37210-3727
Mailing Address
1898 ELM TREE DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37210-3727
Contact
Phone: 6158897900
Email: [email protected]
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.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
2.53
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspections
117
Violations
83
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
3.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
59
Drivers (MCS-150)
72
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
6
Aug
3
Sep
4
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
5
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
5
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
6
Dec
3
Jan
4
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 117 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 117 inspections
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Violation Summary (83 violations from latest 100 of 117 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15I9 | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.83vs nat'l 1.80
-0.97 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (117 inspections)
Showing 50 of 117
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
72 total · 11.1% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
13
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
23
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETHTOWN | I 0065 | ...VZ2891 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Dec 8, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHESTERFIELD | RT CC | ...VX6145 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Oct 27, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDERSON | I 85 40MM NB | ...354811 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I985 LANIER PKWY NEAR LANIER ISLANDS PKWY | ...435378 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Nov 13, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTON-SALEM | 67 | ...397258 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Jun 21, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORCROSS | 605 BEST FRIEND CT NW | ...436514 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| May 17, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL WALKER | AL-69 | ...330725 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Jun 27, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 85 SB MM 164 | ...JR7661 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Mar 7, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 85 S NEAR SR 140 | ...435378 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Jul 22, 2022 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Leeds | US-78 | ...291960 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Nov 11, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FOREST PARK | 5000-BLK OLD DIXIE RD 300 FT NO FOREST PKWY | ...435377 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Sep 8, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | OWENSBORO | KY0054 | ...242685 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| May 24, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROBERTS BLVD / COBB PLACE BLVD | ...435378 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| May 17, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | REPUBLIC BLVD | ...MM8676 | ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC |
| Dec 30, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2018 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2018 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2018 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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