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DREAMLINER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

Whites Creek, TN

CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Fatal Crash on Record
3 fatalities across 6 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 1001271 · MC 565515
Broker No Safety Rating Active 18 yrs, 4 mo
70
Power Units
70
Drivers
98
Inspections
18%
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-565515 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
10.6% OOS · 98 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
3 fatalities across 6 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC565515
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants National Bonding, Inc., since November 5, 2024
Authority Age
18 yrs, 4 mo
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 4 mo
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.4% — below the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
  • 98 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC565515
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Active

Insurance on File

National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAT 0011684-00
On File
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 20 AB OI4417
On File
Merchants National Bonding, Inc.
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 101295019
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
1001271
MC Number
MC-565515
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 28, 2002
Authority Granted
May 14, 2008
Annual Mileage
1,095,000 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
7471 Old Hickory Blvd, Whites Creek, TN 37189
Owner / Officer
Michael G Scherkenbach
Officer 2
Michael Ragan

Cargo Types

Other Cargo

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
98
Driver Inspections
68
Vehicle Inspections
56
Out-of-Service Violations
10

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving19
Hours of Service5

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.6% of 85 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 30th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
37 insp · 5 OOS
2025
49 insp · 5 OOS
2024
10 insp · 0 OOS

Violation Rate by Category

Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.

Vehicle Maintenance 17 of 50 inspections
Unsafe Driving 13 of 86 inspections
Hours of Service 4 of 86 inspections
Driver Fitness 0 of 86 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 86 inspections

Crash History (6)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
3
Fatalities
4
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
July 1, 2026 MI — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
May 14, 2026 TX — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry
March 16, 2026 MI 3 2 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry
October 14, 2025 TX — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
August 26, 2025 PA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry
August 23, 2025 CA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA16
NM15
TN13
CO10
NV4
WA4
and 19 more states

Fleet & Equipment (109)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 7–8 · trailers up to 96 ft
Power units
~51
of 70 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~58
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
49
Dry Van
39
Flatbed
15
Semi-trailer
4
Not Applicable
2
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X9SD761575 4 1
2022 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X1ND782303 4 —
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X2PD798559 4 1
2022 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWD49X6NR476525 3 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X1SD761568 3 1
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X3SD761569 3 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X5SD765333 3 1
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X8SD765326 3 —
2026 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X8TD779809 3 1
2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N248208G1513215 2 —
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VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2023 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0624PB503674 2 —
2023 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0624PK456484 2 1
2022 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 53 ft 1GR4M0620NH335188 2 —
1989 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAA0624KT122507 2 1
2016 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWD49X1GJ101739 2 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X0SD765336 2 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X2SD761577 2 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X2SD761580 2 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X4SD761578 2 —
2026 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X4TD779810 2 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X6SD761582 2 —
2026 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X6TD779808 2 —
2026 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X9TD779804 2 1
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49XXSD761570 2 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49XXSD765327 2 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49XXSD765330 2 —
2022 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X1ND783614 2 —
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X5PD892368 2 —
2021 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X9MD737513 2 1
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X9PD798560 2 —
2022 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49XXND783613 2 —
2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C9LR446476 2 —
Hytr Semi-trailer 3H3V532H5TJ411603 2 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K2TJ411610 2 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K3TJ411616 2 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K4TJ411608 2 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K4TJ411611 2 —
2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N1532C4J1524838 1 —
2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N248206G1513195 1 1
2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N248207E1565495 1 —
2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N253205H1520785 1 —
1996 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N25320XT1577170 1 1
2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N2532C0H1521255 1 —
2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N2532C2G1513172 1 —
2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N2532C3G1510572 1 1
2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N2532C8H1521259 1 —
2015 Stoughton Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1DW1A5323FS578502 1 —
2026 Stoughton Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1DW1A5328TSC17569 1 —
2013 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDR8DSBT2858 1 —
2025 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0621SK701475 1 —
2025 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0621SK701489 1 —
2025 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0623SK701509 1 —
2024 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0625RK613006 1 —
2021 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0627MB315260 1 —
2025 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0627SK701478 1 —
2025 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0628SK701490 1 —
2025 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0629SK701479 1 1
2025 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A062XSK701491 1 —
2017 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0621HB704482 1 —
2016 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0624GB705026 1 —
2014 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0625EB708630 1 —
Gdan Semi-trailer 1GRAA0628A3705859 1 —
1988 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAA062XJB703658 1 —
1989 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 96 ft 1GRDM9624KH151386 1 —
2011 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 45 ft 1RND45A2XBR022697 1 —
2014 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 48 ft 1RND48A29ER031221 1 —
2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 40 ft 1UYVS2408V7761106 1 —
2019 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWD49X3KR302116 1 —
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X2LJ371468 1 —
2026 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X0TD779805 1 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X1SD761571 1 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X1SD765331 1 —
2026 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X1TD779800 1 1
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X2SD765337 1 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X2SD765340 1 —
Petr Tractor 1XPBD49X35D761569 1 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X3SD761572 1 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X3SD765329 1 —
2024 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X7RD639534 1 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Not Applicable · Class 8 1XPBD49X7SD761574 1 1
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X7SD765334 1 —
2026 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X7TD779803 1 —
2020 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X8LD690113 1 —
2026 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X8TD779812 1 —
2025 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X9SD765335 1 —
2024 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49XXRD608598 1 —
2026 Peterbilt 579 Not Applicable · Class 8 1XPBD49XXTD779813 1 —
2021 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X2MD737515 1 —
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X3PD892367 1 —
1999 Peterbilt 320 Tractor · Class 7 1XPZAD7X1XD711853 1 —
2018 Manac Manac Trailer Flatbed · 48 ft 2M5131467J1170764 1 —
2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C3JT772001 1 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K0TJ411606 1 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K1TJ411615 1 1
2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K3NS885336 1 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K5TJ411620 1 1
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K6TJ411609 1 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K6TJ411612 1 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K7TJ411604 1 1
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K7TJ411618 1 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K9TJ411605 1 —
2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532KXTJ411614 1 —
2022 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR9NN241952 1 —
Fabc Semi-trailer 56VGE363XFM620825 1 —
2025 Fruehauf Inc. Dry Van 7SMF5EJ22SB001113 1 —
2027 Fruehauf Inc. Dry Van 7SMF5EJ23VB001108 1 —
2025 Fruehauf Inc. Dry Van 7SMF5EJ26SB001115 1 —
2025 Fruehauf Inc. Dry Van 7SMF5EJ29SB001111 1 —
Frue Semi-trailer SAWVF5322SX070033 1 —
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.

Inspection Details

Each roadside inspection with its violations

Inspection Records (98)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
September 25, 2026 I033EW0176 LEBANON TN I — — —
Truck Tractor
PETERBILT
1XPBD49X7TD779803
TN V1524HY
September 25, 2026 UDYB001693 CA, CA III 1 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
FRUE
1XPXD49X5PD892368
7SMF5EJ28SB001116
TN V0294HY
TN 705555T
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting
September 23, 2026 1625000337 WORTHINGTON MN I 1 1 MULTIPLE SHIPPERS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
GREAT DANE
1XPBD49X2SD761580
1GR1P0624SJ726262
TN V2286HY
TN 652910T
393.45B2-BHTD OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others
September 17, 2026 UGM6003155 CA, CA III 2 — N/A
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS
1XPBD49X0SD765336
3H3V532K6TJ411609
TN U9778HY
TN 695342T
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt
392.9A3 Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed General Securement
August 31, 2026 1448372119 LAMAR CO III 1 — N/A
Truck Tractor
PETERBILT
1XPBD49XXSD765330
TN U9963HY
395.32B-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log
August 20, 2026 1616271262 DUMONT CO I 2 1 —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS
1XPBD49X7SD761574
3H3V532K1TJ411615
TN U8685HY
TN 695348T
393.209C-STSCL OOSSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part Steering Mechanism
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
July 29, 2026 7811000028 SEYMOUR IN III 2 — JELLY ROLL
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
1XPBD49XXTD779813
1GR1A0623SK701509
TN V1517HY
TN 653019T
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2
July 21, 2026 1705151151 LIMON CO II 1 — ALABAMA SHAKES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
1XPBD49X8TD779809
1GRAA0625EB708630
TN V1513HY
TN U653847
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
June 30, 2026 U610001773 BROADUS MT II — — STREMLINE
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
1XPBD49X2SD761580
1GR1A0627SK701478
TN V2286HY
TN 652910T
June 24, 2026 1669001812 WEST LAKELAND MN I 1 1 OUTSKIRTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
1XPBD49X9TD779804
1GR1A0624PK456484
TN V1514HY
TN 653016T
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires

Shippers Seen at Inspections

Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
AMAZON 3 December 3, 2025
STAGE CO 2 December 12, 2024
SHOMOTION LLC 2 August 12, 2024
JELLY ROLL 1 July 29, 2026
ALABAMA SHAKES 1 July 21, 2026
STREMLINE 1 June 30, 2026
OUTSKIRTS MUSIC FESTIVAL 1 June 24, 2026
COORS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 1 June 1, 2026
CHRISTIE LITES 1 May 6, 2026
DREAMLINER TRNS 1 March 30, 2026
ROCKET 1 March 30, 2026
ACRUSERE 1 March 12, 2026

21 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
November 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONBroker
October 3, 2024INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONBroker
September 16, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
August 20, 2024INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
September 14, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
August 20, 2021INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
September 16, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
August 20, 2020INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
September 13, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
August 20, 2019INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
November 5, 2024Broker's Surety BondOn file
May 1, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file

BOC-3 Process Agent

Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123

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