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TIE DOWN INC

DBA: TIE DOWN ENGINEERING

USDOT 278062 Inactive CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: CHARLES JOHN MACKARVICH Based in ATLANTA, GA Grade A · 86
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Policy effective · Sep 28, 2023
Blockers
  • Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Review these
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: CHARLES JOHN MACKARVICH
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — TIE DOWN INC (USDOT 278062)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Inactive
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): CHARLES JOHN MACKARVICH (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.

Cautions:
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/278062/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 86/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Inactive · 30/100

Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 5.3% (better). n=107385 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Recent changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 278062
In FMCSA records since Aug 22, 1986 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer CHARLES JOHN MACKARVICH
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 110,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (404) 344-0000
Email: [email protected]
Physical
605 STONEHILL DR SW
ATLANTA, GA 30336-2625
Mailing
605 STONEHILL DRIVE SW
ATLANTA, GA 30336-2625
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 278062
In FMCSA records since Aug 22, 1986 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 110,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 8 0 0
Trailers 8 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
8
Drivers
5
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TIE DOWN INC is a corporation based in ATLANTA, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 278062. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 5 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

TIE DOWN INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 11 years on FMCSA's records, based in Atlanta, GA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NC (1) and GA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Fontaine, International, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 107,385 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,385 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
5.3%
Median across 107,385 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -5.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change

Record Changes

    • Status ACTIVE INACTIVE
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Jul 23, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Sep 24, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Fontaine 1
International 1
Mack 1
Wabash National 1
Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85355520 Jul 23, 2025 GA 3 ATLANTA GA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
GA P943CQ · 1M1AN4GYXKM005758
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLLR No
82745571 Sep 24, 2024 NC 3 nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95,
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA IC38MX · 3HSCXAPR3FN117811
1 395.24(d) No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0005265319 Apr 20, 2015 GA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
AL008518553A Jul 31, 2008 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0000007867 Apr 2, 2002 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0100557530 Feb 12, 2002 NC 1 2 Yes No Fatal
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC398382
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC398382 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 4, 2015 MC398382-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 19, 2014 MC398382 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CH01-0001822-01 91X $750,000 Sep 28, 2023 On file ACTIVE
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA 9D916951 BIPD/Primary — Jan 13, 2015 Feb 13, 2015 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP 9809374 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2014 Sep 28, 2023 REPLACED
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. Y-810-8151M952-COF-08 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2008 Jan 13, 2015 REPLACED
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. Y-810-8151M952-COF-08 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2008 Jan 21, 2015 NAME CHANGED
SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY S1730924 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2004 Jun 11, 2009 CANCELLED
SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY S1730924 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2004 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 480406676 BIPD — Nov 1, 2000 Nov 1, 2004 REPLACED
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 480406676 BIPD — Nov 1, 2000 May 30, 2005 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 28, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Mar 4, 2015
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Feb 23, 2015
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Feb 23, 2015
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Feb 13, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  6. Jan 21, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  7. Jan 14, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jan 13, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jun 11, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 27, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Nov 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. May 30, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. May 17, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Nov 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ATLANTA GA GA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify TIE DOWN INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TIE DOWN INC

Is TIE DOWN INC an active motor carrier? ▾
TIE DOWN INC carries the FMCSA status "Inactive" on its USDOT 278062 registration. Refer to the warnings banner and authority records below to see the full picture.
What is TIE DOWN INC's safety rating? ▾
TIE DOWN INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has TIE DOWN INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for TIE DOWN INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TIE DOWN INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TIE DOWN INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is TIE DOWN INC based? ▾
TIE DOWN INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 605 STONEHILL DR SW, ATLANTA, Georgia 30336-2625. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TIE DOWN INC have valid operating authority? ▾
TIE DOWN INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does TIE DOWN INC operate? ▾
TIE DOWN INC self-reports 8 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TIE DOWN INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TIE DOWN INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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