TRI-STATE GUARDRAIL & SIGN CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TRI-STATE GUARDRAIL & SIGN CO INC (USDOT 368316) 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): MELYNDA F SAMMONS (Company officer); JOHN SAMMONS (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/368316/ As of: Jul 19, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 80% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=65094 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 16.67% | 66.67% | — |
| 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
TRI-STATE GUARDRAIL & SIGN CO INC is a corporation based in COLLIERVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 368316. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 8 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 80.0%. 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.
TRI-STATE GUARDRAIL & SIGN CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Collierville, TN. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TN (6 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (87.5% of violations); top code 393.43D-B (Brake - relay emergency valve) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 8 drivers; International, Unknown, and Cwcf are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,094 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | Apr 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 8 | |
| Unknown | 5 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | |
| Cwcf | 1 | |
| Econoline | 1 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 | |
| Tank | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.66 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 8.00 | 8 | — | 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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87656497 | Apr 22, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86308320 | Nov 12, 2025 | TN | 2 | COLLIERVILLE TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86293440 | Nov 11, 2025 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 86114123 | Oct 20, 2025 | TN | 2 | PIPERTON TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.130B-CHVE, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 85159807 | Jul 7, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.110B2II-C, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84736984 | May 19, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
9 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 396.5-HL, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 81595943 | May 8, 2024 | TN | 3 | HAYWOOD COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80694772 | Jan 25, 2024 | TN | 2 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.205(a), 393.75(a), 393.203 | No |
| 80266627 | Nov 28, 2023 | TN | 1 | tn-thp-4-haywood-scales---west |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79820062 | Oct 2, 2023 | TN | 3 | I-40 EASTBOUND |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79558080 | Aug 29, 2023 | TN | 1 | HAYWOOD SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.43, 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79267172 | Jul 28, 2023 | TN | 1 | tn-thp-4-haywood-scales---east |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78627768 | May 16, 2023 | AR | 2 | ar-st.-francis-county |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.55(c)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400048756 | Jan 25, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300311125 | Oct 18, 2016 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0100150451 | Feb 20, 2012 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0050067464 | Jul 27, 2007 | TN | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AL004500275A | Jan 22, 2004 | AL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANTON TN | TN | 3 | 2 |
| COLLIERVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| HAYWOOD COUNTY | TN | 1 | 0 |
| HAYWOOD SCALES | TN | 1 | 1 |
| I-40 EASTBOUND | TN | 1 | 0 |
| MEMPHIS TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
| PIPERTON TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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