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HAMMER LANE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
Alamo, TN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1248129 · MC 489640
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-489640 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Cherokee Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
46.7% OOS · 28 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 70.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC489640
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA250181
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1248129
MC Number
MC-489640
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 15, 2004
Authority Granted
August 23, 2004
Annual Mileage
2,300,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
5543 Johnson Grove Road, Alamo, TN 38001
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jimmy Taylor
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate70.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (49.3pp higher)
46.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
89th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
7 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| July 11, 2025 | TN | — | — | 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
TN17
AL5
MO1
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Dump
6
Semi-trailer
4
Truck
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X7WJ779138 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB000JDJT4951 | 4 | 3 |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C071542150 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4TN406360 | 3 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB008EDFR1726 | 3 | 2 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1B9A12628LB180270 | 2 | 2 |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTP10W28KP027438 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X93D800152 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPT5RN463961 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K29KA000276 | 2 | — |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 37 ft | 5C2BB37B58M006961 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1AZBJ2A14D1013190 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR2GC8NM026728 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC3RM041221 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X15J081438 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR6PN519407 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 37 ft | 5C2BB37B1AM007790 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Dump · 40 ft | 5MC424012P3216064 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 45 ft | 5TU344520MS000022 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 45 ft | 5TU344527MS000020 | 1 | — |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | T7177400000000000 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | I034CP0049 | LAKELAND TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN DORSEY TRA |
3ALXFB008EDFR1726 1DTP10W28KP027438 |
TN V5981HY IN P665327 |
| August 18, 2026 | I038D20459 | MILAN TN | II | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X93D800152 |
TN V5978HY |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | 1439000194 | MUSCLE SHOALS AL | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XKWDB9X7WJ779138 5C2BB37B58M006961 |
TN V5979HY MS 150323A |
| July 31, 2026 | I033T92439 | JACKSON TN | I | 22 | 8 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UNPUBLISHE |
3ALXFB008EDFR1726 1AZBJ2A14D1013190 |
TN V5981HY IN P665321 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.84-FL | Floor - Inadequate floor condition | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | I039262003 | MEMPHIS TN | II | 1 | 1 | PRIVATE PARTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
3ALXFB008EDFR1726 5C2BB37B58M006961 |
TN J0668HY MS 150323A |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | I039582711 | MILLINGTON TN | II | 2 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFB000JDJT4951 13N1482C071542150 |
TN J0667HY TN U99665 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 14, 2025 | I033C11794 | MEMPHIS TN | II | 1 | 1 | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XP5DB9X93D800152 1B9A12628LB180270 |
TN V5978HY TN 213695T |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| September 22, 2025 | 1821000033 | FLORENCE AL | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9X7WJ779138 |
TN V5979HY |
| April 25, 2025 | I01RA81628 | BROWNSVILLE TN | II | 1 | 1 | TENN SCRAP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFB000JDJT4951 13N1482C071542150 |
TN J0667HY TN U996665 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 21, 2025 | CMAD004291 | AL157 NEAR US278, AL | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XKWDB9X7WJ779138 56EA75K29KA000276 |
TN U4572HY TN 032910T |
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.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| TENN SCRAP | 1 | April 25, 2025 |
| RADIUS RECYCLING INC | 1 | October 1, 2024 |
| RADIUS | 1 | June 26, 2024 |
| LAMBERTS AUTO SALVAGE | 1 | March 22, 2024 |
| GERDAU | 1 | February 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 23, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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