POWELL TIRE AND AXLES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — POWELL TIRE AND AXLES INC (USDOT 329313) 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 Officer(s): RANDALL PHIPPS (Company officer); KEVIN D POWELL (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/329313/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). 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 4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=49727 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
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: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 37 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.76% | 19.05% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
POWELL TIRE AND AXLES INC is a corporation based in LORIS, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 329313. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 16 drivers, with 37 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
POWELL TIRE AND AXLES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 16 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Loris, SC. Across 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.9% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
27 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 238% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (7) and GA (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (48.8% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Kenworth, Fontaine, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,727 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 1.41 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 7.09 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 8.81 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (37 rows) View all 37 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88052148 | Jun 4, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87712094 | Apr 28, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 701 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87542873 | Apr 7, 2026 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87282610 | Mar 13, 2026 | SC | 3 | MARION SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86983713 | Feb 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | RUTLEDGE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86964249 | Feb 4, 2026 | AR | 3 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86638431 | Dec 22, 2025 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86550991 | Dec 12, 2025 | AL | 3 | CULLMAN AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86488816 | Dec 4, 2025 | GA | 3 | DOUGLAS GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86238545 | Nov 3, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 85679716 | Sep 3, 2025 | AL | 3 | CORDOVA AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84981756 | Jun 17, 2025 | SC | 3 | FLORENCE SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84793681 | May 27, 2025 | SC | 2 | LEXINGTON SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.45B2-B-VAC, 393.104F3-C, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 84350718 | Apr 7, 2025 | MS | 3 | FULTON SCALE US 78 WEST |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83991370 | Feb 26, 2025 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83900614 | Feb 18, 2025 | SC | 3 | SUMMERTON SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 83574124 | Jan 7, 2025 | SC | 3 | FLORENCE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83102080 | Nov 6, 2024 | VA | 3 | MARSHALL VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82891170 | Oct 8, 2024 | GA | 3 | LITHONIA GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82825040 | Oct 1, 2024 | LA | 3 | LA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 82292230 | Jul 29, 2024 | GA | 3 | COCHRAN GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82150539 | Jul 17, 2024 | MS | 2 | ALCORN COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.106(b), 395.24(d) | Yes |
| 82103775 | Jul 11, 2024 | MS | 2 | TISHOMINGO COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81854439 | Jun 11, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81826937 | Jun 10, 2024 | MS | 1 | ITAWAMBA COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.47(a), 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS2026001095 | Jan 6, 2026 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400045368 | Jan 15, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008942496 | Mar 22, 2023 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107227846 | Jan 24, 2023 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0019524025 | Feb 20, 2019 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105410465 | Mar 12, 2018 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9048150002 | Jun 25, 2015 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0103893938 | Nov 4, 2013 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC010066515A | Jun 14, 2010 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0102175191 | Jan 28, 2008 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0099011881 | Jan 19, 1999 | NC | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 3 | 3 |
| FLORENCE SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| CORDOVA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CULLMAN AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MCSAP HCC US-301 ALACHUA | FL | 1 | 0 |
| COCHRAN GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LITHONIA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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