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WILLIAM EDWARDS

USDOT 814431 • DBA: SMOKEY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS • 160 WARREN ST, MADISONVILLE, TN, 37354

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
814,431
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Tennessee
Phone
4234423950
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
522,256
BOC-3 Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Physical Address
160 WARREN ST, MADISONVILLE, TN, 37354
Contact
Phone: 4234423950

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 22, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-361665ACTIVEUnknownJul 24, 2007
Contract CarrierMC-361665ACTIVEUnknownJul 26, 2006

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary29T100068ON FILEJul 22, 2022Aug 18, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN603990ON FILEJul 22, 2008Aug 23, 2011

Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary29T100068REPLACEDJul 22, 2022Jul 22, 2024
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0132245001REPLACEDJul 22, 2019Jul 22, 2022
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN175640CANCELLEDJul 22, 2015Aug 21, 2019
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN175640REPLACEDJul 22, 2015Jul 22, 2019
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0058846REPLACEDJul 22, 2014Jul 22, 2015
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0002107REPLACEDJul 22, 2011Jul 22, 2014
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0591734REPLACEDJul 22, 2010Jul 22, 2011
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 0427808REPLACEDJul 22, 2008Jul 22, 2010
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK-6006086-1REPLACEDJul 22, 2007Jul 22, 2008
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTRK-6006086-1REPLACEDJul 22, 2007Jul 22, 2008
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSN000012292CANCELLEDJul 22, 2006Jul 22, 2007
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGT100715REPLACEDJul 22, 2006Jul 22, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary483875CANCELLEDMar 1, 2006Jul 27, 2006
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOC342840REPLACEDMar 1, 2006Jul 22, 2006
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOC342840CANCELLEDMar 1, 2006Jul 27, 2006
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary483875REPLACEDMar 1, 2006Jul 22, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN449120REPLACEDJun 27, 2005Mar 1, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN449120CANCELLEDJun 27, 2005Apr 6, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN449120REPLACEDJun 27, 2005Mar 1, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN449120CANCELLEDJun 27, 2005Apr 6, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN370534CANCELLEDMar 1, 2003Jun 27, 2005
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN370534CANCELLEDMar 1, 2003Jun 27, 2005
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.CARGOTCP201599CANCELLEDJan 1, 2003Apr 9, 2003
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.BIPD/PrimaryTCP201599REPLACEDJan 1, 2003Mar 1, 2003
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.BIPD/PrimaryTCP201599CANCELLEDJan 1, 2003Apr 9, 2003
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.CARGOTCP201599REPLACEDJan 1, 2003Mar 1, 2003
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary427645CANCELLEDJan 18, 2000Jun 25, 2000
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO427645CANCELLEDJan 18, 2000Jun 25, 2000
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary427645CANCELLEDJun 25, 1999Jan 18, 2000
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO427645CANCELLEDJun 25, 1999Jan 18, 2000

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLTRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY29T100068BIPD/PrimaryAug 18, 2024Aug 18, 2024
TERM/REPLTRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY29T100068BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2024Jul 22, 2024
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0132245001BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2022Jul 22, 2022
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN175640BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2019Aug 21, 2019
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN175640BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2019Jul 22, 2019
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0058846BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2015Jul 22, 2015
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0002107BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2014Jul 22, 2014
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN603990CARGOAug 23, 2011Aug 23, 2011
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0591734BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2011Jul 22, 2011
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA 0427808BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2010Jul 22, 2010
TERM/REPLMAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK-6006086-1CARGOJul 22, 2008Jul 22, 2008
TERM/REPLMAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK-6006086-1BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2008Jul 22, 2008
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000012292CARGOJul 22, 2007Jul 22, 2007
TERM/REPLAMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGT100715BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2007Jul 22, 2007
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.C342840CARGOJul 27, 2006Jul 27, 2006
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.483875BIPD/PrimaryJul 27, 2006Jul 27, 2006
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.C342840CARGOJul 22, 2006Jul 22, 2006
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.483875BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2006Jul 22, 2006
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN449120BIPD/PrimaryApr 6, 2006Apr 6, 2006
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN449120CARGOApr 6, 2006Apr 6, 2006
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN449120BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2006Mar 1, 2006
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN449120CARGOMar 1, 2006Mar 1, 2006
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN370534CARGOJun 27, 2005Jun 27, 2005
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN370534BIPD/PrimaryJun 27, 2005Jun 27, 2005
TERM/CANCLTRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.TCP201599BIPD/PrimaryApr 9, 2003Apr 9, 2003
TERM/CANCLTRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.TCP201599CARGOApr 9, 2003Apr 9, 2003
TERM/REPLTRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.TCP201599CARGOMar 1, 2003Mar 1, 2003
TERM/REPLTRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.TCP201599BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2003Mar 1, 2003
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.427645CARGOJun 25, 2000Jun 25, 2000
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.427645BIPD/PrimaryJun 25, 2000Jun 25, 2000
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.427645CARGOJan 18, 2000Jan 18, 2000
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.427645BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2000Jan 18, 2000

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-361665INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-361665INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC361665COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 25, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 24, 2007
MC361665CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 30, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 26, 2006
MC361665COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 30, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 26, 2006
MC361665COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 31, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 16, 2005
MC361665CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 31, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 16, 2005
MC361665MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 2, 2003—Unknown
MC361665MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 2, 2003—Unknown
MC361665MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 8, 1999REVOKEDSep 7, 2000
MC361665MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 8, 1999REVOKEDSep 7, 2000

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
28%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
13
Violations
6
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.7%
Driver OOS %
7.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 13 of 13 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states • 13 inspections

🚛
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (6 violations from 13 inspections)

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Violation Summary (6 violations from 13 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8A-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
0.46vs nat'l 1.80
-1.34 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (13 inspections)

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Inspection History (13 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Dec 30, 202586680003CASTIACCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 13, 202586056770UNIONNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1395.8A-ELDYes
Jun 16, 202584976045US95NVLevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 24, 202584010422RUTLEDGE GAGALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLFCNo
Nov 25, 202483276528NEEDLES AREACALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.45D-B, 393.45B2-BNo
Aug 27, 202482511169OSINO CHECKSITENVLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 4, 202481796556SILVER SPRINGSNVLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)Yes
Nov 28, 202380337230CACHE CREEKCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 10, 202379871285MCDOWELL COUNTY, I-40, ENCLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 28, 202379276205CRITTENDEN CO (RIVERSIDE STN)ARLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 18, 202379183190RoadsideNCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.82(a)(1)No
Jul 4, 202379055340EXT 115MSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 17, 202378708120IH 40 SHAMROCKTXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 28.6% OOS
2024-062025-12
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CRITTENDEN CO (RIVERSIDE STN)1
CACHE CREEK1
CASTIAC1
NEEDLES AREA1
RUTLEDGE GA1
EXT 1151
MCDOWELL COUNTY, I-40, E1
UNION1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 1, 2026AZTOW00WILLIAMSI 40 at MP 156...781738WILLIAM EDWARDS
Jun 29, 2024CATOW00UNINCORPORATED34.780304/-115.440460...865511SMOKEY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
Jun 9, 2024NMTOW00ALBUQUERQUEI 40 AND 6TH ST NW...UL9423SMOKEY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
Feb 23, 2004CATOW00————
Sep 17, 2003AZTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 1, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 18, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 29, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 9, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NM
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 22, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 21, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 23, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 22, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 22, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 24, 2007
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-361665
Jul 22, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • CARGO
Jul 22, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jul 27, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2006
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-361665
Jul 22, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jul 22, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 6, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 6, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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