STOWERS MACHINERY CORPORATION
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 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — STOWERS MACHINERY CORPORATION (USDOT 77236) 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): LISA ROTTMANN (Company officer); GREG ASHLEY (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 — 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/77236/ As of: Jul 21, 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 4.3% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 34.4% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=6773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 121 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 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 76 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.89% | 30.19% | — |
| 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
STOWERS MACHINERY CORPORATION is a corporation based in KNOXVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 77236. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 140 power units and 140 drivers, with 76 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 34.4%. 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.
STOWERS MACHINERY CORPORATION is a large fleet, operating 140 power units and 140 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Knoxville, TN. Across 47 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 36.2% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
47 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 147% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (38) and NC (7), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
36.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.2% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 5 times, 4 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 140 power units (large fleet) and 140 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,773 ACTIVE carriers operating 70–210 power units (±50% of this carrier's 140 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) | 44 | 16 | 36.4% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 28 | |
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Unknown | 11 | |
| Dodge | 7 | |
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| Ford | 4 | |
| Trail King | 4 | |
| Gator Trai | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | — | 3.72 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (76 rows) View all 76 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88341630 | Jul 6, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.130C-CHVE, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 88236248 | Jun 23, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88060106 | Jun 4, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88039670 | Jun 3, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87965242 | May 26, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60D | No |
| 87798324 | May 7, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 87681229 | Apr 24, 2026 | TN | 3 | COLLEGEDALE TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87677611 | Apr 23, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Unknown
|
0 | — | No |
| 87615590 | Apr 17, 2026 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87614977 | Apr 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | MONTEREY TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 9A-LIL | No |
| 87528279 | Apr 7, 2026 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Unknown
|
1 | — | Yes |
| 87210717 | Mar 3, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 87173165 | Feb 27, 2026 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87159251 | Feb 25, 2026 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87105543 | Feb 20, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 87098763 | Feb 19, 2026 | NC | 1 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87088362 | Feb 18, 2026 | NC | 1 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87082527 | Feb 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| 86929297 | Jan 30, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
TALBERT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Peterbilt
|
0 | — | No |
| 86549237 | Dec 10, 2025 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86496716 | Dec 4, 2025 | TN | 3 | FARRAGUT TN |
TALBERT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Peterbilt
|
0 | — | No |
| 86315790 | Nov 12, 2025 | TN | 2 | KNOXVILLE TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86126578 | Oct 21, 2025 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85688768 | Sep 3, 2025 | TN | 2 | MARYVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.100B-C, 393.45C-BSG | Yes |
| 85676599 | Sep 2, 2025 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400452638 | Feb 19, 2026 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400108403 | Jun 24, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009366813 | Mar 8, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103775205 | Sep 9, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103279740 | Apr 21, 2022 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0300687692 | Feb 22, 2021 | TN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0102395333 | May 10, 2019 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300362827 | Jun 12, 2017 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TN0300334825 | Feb 9, 2017 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0300218411 | Apr 17, 2015 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0009045760 | Aug 8, 2008 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0009325891 | Jun 26, 2008 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL007503981A | Mar 29, 2007 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0008935881 | Jun 14, 2005 | TN | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0009155279 | Feb 3, 2005 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA7237069000 | Aug 29, 1997 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0002938738 | Feb 16, 1995 | TN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 22 | 6 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 9 | 5 |
| KNOX COUNTY SCALES EB | TN | 3 | 1 |
| CLEVELAND TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| MONTEREY TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| RINGGOLD GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| ROCK SPRING GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| NEAR EXIT 3 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| PVA OF HICKS TRUCKING | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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