INDUSTRIAL BOILER & MECHANICAL CO INC
INDUSTRIAL BOILER & MECHANICAL CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 60 power units and 66 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Chattanooga, TN. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 28.6% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 14.3% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 22.2% vs peer 16.7% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — INDUSTRIAL BOILER & MECHANICAL CO INC (USDOT 464196) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 14.3% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 22.2% vs peer 16.7% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/464196/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 14.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=16986 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Company officer 2 CHAD EDWARD GARRETT → — · Sep 20, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 56 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 21.43% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
INDUSTRIAL BOILER & MECHANICAL CO INC had 14 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 28.6%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 5.0.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (5) and GA (4).
28.6% out-of-service rate, above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 60 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 66 drivers; Ford, Peterbilt, and Landoll co are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 16,986 ACTIVE carriers operating 30–90 power units (±50% of this carrier's 60 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 officer change
Record Changes
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Company officer 2 CHAD EDWARD GARRETT —Seen 18 times · first Sep 1, 2026 · last Sep 20, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (15 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.44 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.47 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 4.88 | 5 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88951282 | Sep 8, 2026 | IL | 1 | 016 - MARION - I-57 N/B |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.43, 393.75A3, 393.9 | Yes |
| 88849716 | Aug 28, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88092474 | Jun 8, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88062086 | Jun 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86829730 | Jan 16, 2026 | GA | 3 | LAFAYETTE GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85957284 | Oct 2, 2025 | TN | 1 | CHATTANOOGA TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.130B-CHVE, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 84901330 | Jun 9, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84762759 | May 16, 2025 | GA | 1 | SOPERTON GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.5A3-IDUI | Yes |
| 84475769 | Apr 22, 2025 | AL | 3 | CLANTON AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 84446693 | Apr 17, 2025 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84234321 | Mar 20, 2025 | GA | 3 | RINGGOLD GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84025456 | Mar 3, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83982402 | Feb 26, 2025 | AL | 2 | CREOLA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.43, 395.8A-NON-ELD, 393.95A | Yes |
| 83530379 | Jan 2, 2025 | TN | 3 | CHATTANOOGA TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82196916 | Jul 18, 2024 | GA | 1 | LAGRANGE GA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82089503 | Jul 5, 2024 | GA | 1 | RINGGOLD GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81148680 | Mar 5, 2024 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81148610 | Mar 5, 2024 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80357205 | Dec 8, 2023 | TN | 1 | I-24 E |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80322719 | Dec 5, 2023 | TN | 1 | I-24 COFFEE COUNTY SCALES |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.110, 395.8(f)(1) | Yes |
| 80081134 | Nov 2, 2023 | TN | 1 | THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALES |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78932728 | Jun 20, 2023 | KY | 1 | KUTTAWA |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3(a)(1), 395.8(a)(1), 393.48(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME60020-5470 | Jan 19, 2020 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0004505801 | Feb 8, 1999 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA4296038700 | Dec 26, 1994 | GA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RINGGOLD GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| CHATTANOOGA TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| CLANTON AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CREOLA | AL | 1 | 1 |
| LAFAYETTE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LAGRANGE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| SOPERTON GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| 016 - MARION - I-57 N/B | IL | 1 | 1 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.110 | Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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