State Directory • TN
Independent Directory • Sourced from FMCSA MCMIS

Trucking Companies in Tennessee

Look up active commercial motor carriers registered in Tennessee. Verify USDOT safety scores, MC operating authority, fleet power units, and liability insurance on file with the US Department of Transportation.

Verified Fleets 120+ Profiles
Status 100% Active DOT
National Truck OOS 21.4% US failure benchmark
Driver OOS Average 5.5% HOS & logbook ceiling
Primary Liability $750k–$1M Form BMC-91X filing
State Regulator Tennessee Department of Safety Commercial enforcement

Active Motor Carriers in Tennessee

Showing 12 of 120 Fleets

DOT #86876 MC #FF-13835
ACTIVE

Federal Express Corporation

DBA: Fedex Express

Memphis, TN

138481 Trucks • 129131 Drivers →
DOT #36684 MC #MC-121600
ACTIVE

Averitt Express Inc

DBA: Averitt

Cookeville, TN

4150 Trucks • 4293 Drivers →
DOT #86873 MC #MC-246952
ACTIVE

Helena Agri-Enterprises Llc

DBA: Helena Chemical Company

Collierville, TN

3220 Trucks • 2657 Drivers →
DOT #41216 MC #MC-111302
ACTIVE

Highway Transport Chemical Llc

DBA: Highway Transport

Knoxville, TN

1301 Trucks • 375 Drivers →
DOT #91805 MC #MC-694221
ACTIVE

Pilot Travel Centers Llc

DBA: Tartan

Knoxville, TN

1279 Trucks • 2510 Drivers →
DOT #536 MC #MC-108008
ACTIVE

Barnhart Crane And Rigging Co

Memphis, TN

1106 Trucks • 848 Drivers →
DOT #391773
ACTIVE

Service Electric Company

DBA: Owen J Shea

Chattanooga, TN

1090 Trucks • 1443 Drivers →
DOT #976643 MC #MC-415825
ACTIVE

American Residential Services Llc

DBA: (Additional) Bob Hamilton Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning

Memphis, TN

852 Trucks • 524 Drivers →
DOT #96606 MC #MC-119837
ACTIVE

Ozark Motor Lines Inc

Memphis, TN

782 Trucks • 661 Drivers →
DOT #1262073
ACTIVE

Autow Nationalease Truck Rental Inc

Nashville, TN

577 Trucks • 2 Drivers →
DOT #429275 MC #MC-1662042
ACTIVE

Vrc Companies Llc

Memphis, TN

566 Trucks • 453 Drivers →
DOT #159317 MC #MC-143621
ACTIVE

Tennessee Steel Haulers Llc

DBA: Tsh

Nashville, TN

526 Trucks • 532 Drivers →
STATE FREIGHT & CORRIDOR ANALYSIS

Commercial Freight Operations & Corridors in Tennessee

Tennessee is an essential hub in the American supply chain. Primary commercial motor carriers operating in the state rely on I-40, I-24, I-65, and I-55 to transport express air/ground parcels, auto parts, musical equipment, timber, and retail goods.

Major warehousing, freight consolidation, and intermodal drayage operations anchor across Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Whether booking spot freight or dispatching full truckloads (FTL), auditing carrier credentials registered in Tennessee protects your business against stolen cargo, double brokering, and regulatory shutdowns.

3 Critical Checks Before Booking a Tennessee Motor Carrier

1
Operating Authority Scope (Interstate vs Intrastate) Check whether the carrier holds active Federal Interstate Authority (MC or FF number) or only intrastate authority. If they haul cargo that originated outside Tennessee (like port containers or rail trailers), they must hold active federal MC operating authority.
2
Roadside Inspection Out-of-Service Rates (OOS%) Audit the carrier's 24-month roadside inspection history. The national average out-of-service rate is 21.4% for commercial vehicles and 5.5% for drivers. Fleets significantly exceeding these benchmarks face higher chances of roadside impoundment and delivery delays.
3
Active Insurance Filings & State Requirements Confirm active electronic Form BMC-91 or BMC-91X on file with FMCSA ($750,000 legal minimum; $1,000,000 standard). For intrastate-only fleets, verify $750,000 (Form E) enforced by Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security.

Weigh Stations & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement in Tennessee

Tennessee Highway Patrol operates major scale complexes along the transcontinental I-40 freight corridor and Mississippi River crossings in Memphis.

During standard Level 1 full inspections and Level 2 walk-arounds, state troopers check commercial vehicle brake systems, steering mechanisms, tire tread depth, frame integrity, and electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Trucking

Common questions about state motor carrier compliance, insurance rules, and safety records.

Search their USDOT or MC number here on CarrierSafetyData. Check that their operating status is Active, verify they have at least $750,000 to $1,000,000 in liability insurance on file, and check their recent roadside inspection scores.

For freight moving across state lines, federal rules require at least $750,000 in auto liability, though most brokers mandate $1,000,000. For intrastate hauling within Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security requires a minimum of $750,000 (Form E).

Commercial fleets in Tennessee carry heavy volumes along I-40, I-24, I-65, and I-55, transporting goods like express air/ground parcels, auto parts, musical equipment, timber, and retail goods. Major warehouse distribution hubs center around Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.

Tennessee Highway Patrol operates major scale complexes along the transcontinental I-40 freight corridor and Mississippi River crossings in Memphis. State officers pull trucks onto scales to check vehicle weight, brakes, tires, and driver hours-of-service logs.

Generally no. If rail or intermodal cargo originated in another state, federal transit law considers it interstate commerce. The carrier must have active interstate MC operating authority and federal BMC-91X insurance.

Motor carriers can file a Request for Data Review (RDR) through the official federal FMCSA DataQ system. Providing court dismissal receipts or repair work orders allows state review officers to review and remove the citation from public records.

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