TENNESSEE EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 942944 • 950 BRUSHFORK ROAD, FALLS MILLS, VA, 24613
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-405202 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 20, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP54953A | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2019 | Jan 11, 2022 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP54953A | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2019 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 858862001 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 858862001 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 858862001 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2019 | Nov 29, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 794971001 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2019 | Aug 14, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 794971001 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2018 | Jun 26, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN248034 | CANCELLED | Sep 13, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 3919864 | REPLACED | Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 13, 2016 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 3919864 | REPLACED | Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 13, 2018 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP104006 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2003 | Apr 5, 2003 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL776591 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2003 | Aug 7, 2003 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP104003 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2002 | Apr 5, 2003 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP104003 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2002 | Apr 18, 2002 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP103106 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2001 | Apr 5, 2002 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP103106 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2001 | Apr 5, 2001 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP103106 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2001 | Apr 5, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP54953A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2022 | Jan 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP54953A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2021 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 858862001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 858862001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2019 | Nov 29, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 858862001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 794971001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2019 | Aug 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 794971001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN248034 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 3919864 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 3919864 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL776591 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2003 | Aug 7, 2003 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | TP104003 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2003 | Apr 5, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | TP104006 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2003 | Apr 5, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | TP104003 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2002 | Apr 18, 2002 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | TP103106 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2002 | Apr 5, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | TP103106 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2001 | Apr 5, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | TP103106 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2001 | Apr 5, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-405202 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-405202 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC405202 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2021 |
| MC405202 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2019 |
| MC405202 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 27, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC405202 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2019 |
| MC405202 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2018 |
| MC405202 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 14, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 20, 2019 |
| MC405202 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 19, 2001 | REVOKED | Oct 22, 2003 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.24(d) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.506A-HMPMC | Placard not visible from direction it faces | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-6 | DOT 406 /407/412 supports and anchoring | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (21 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | AV 7/1180FT W OF GOLDEN STATE BL | ...273181 | TENNESSEE EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 5, 2003 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records