THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2844698 • 4610 PAPERMILL DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-953494 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 21, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-405309-01 | ON FILE | Dec 4, 2020 | Jan 9, 2021 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-405309-01 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2020 | Nov 28, 2020 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 315949 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2020 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-405309-01 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2016 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-405309-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 10, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 315949 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-405309-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2021 | Feb 10, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-405309-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2021 | Jan 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-405309-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-405309-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2020 | Nov 28, 2020 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC953494 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2020 |
| MC953494 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC953494 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 24, 2016 | — | 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
10 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (84 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VUCS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209C-STSCL | Steering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSB | Suspension - Leaf spring broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BACP | Air Brake - Air compressor cracked/broken/loose pulley | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRSC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UO | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2025 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEADOW | I-15 | ...VH4182 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 23, 2025 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | R1- IR215/5 | ...010470 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 9, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WITTMAN | US-60 @ M128 | ...030967 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 9, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SURPRISE | US-60@M137 | ...753061 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 14, 2023 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMILTONS FORT | I-15 | ...010482 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 16, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 15/10ft S of SBD 152.6 | ...753062 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| May 22, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | I-75 INTERSTATE | ...950068 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| Apr 1, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 99/1655ft N of AVENUE 152 | ...010470 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| Mar 25, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | E UNIVERSITY DR@S 43RD WY | ...KP3861 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| May 14, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL ELMORE | I-65 | ...950072 | THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 1, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2016 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2016 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records