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SAVAGE LUMBER COMPANY INC
Doyle, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% 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 159335 · MC 1325671
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1325671 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
66.7% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% 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 5 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1325671
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZP0023
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
159335
MC Number
MC-1325671
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 3, 2021
Annual Mileage
212,512 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
9136 Mcminnville Highway, Doyle, TN 38559
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James A Savage
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/Beams
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
66.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
92nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN7
AL2
KY2
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Crib Log Trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Full Trailer
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY2NM010659 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY5RM013819 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY3RM013818 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830171545093 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04225HPH93040 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1S94A48212M006095 | 1 | 1 |
| Fruehauf C | Full Trailer | HPR486122 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Crib Log Trailer | NX01RLTG16633 | 1 | 1 |
| Southeaste | Crib Log Trailer | NX04R0M8721044 | 1 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | I036C70533 | SPARTA TN | II | 4 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
MACK FRUEHAUF C |
1M1PN4GY2NM010659 HPR486122 |
TN P2867HY TN U853414 |
| 393.43A-TSV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.70B2-CDKPE | OOSCoupling - Kingpin not properly engaged | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | I036D10672 | COOKEVILLE TN | II | 5 | 1 | SAVAGE LUMBER | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
MACK UNPUBLISHE |
1M1PN4GY5RM013819 NX01RLTG16633 |
TN S4400HY TN U251171 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | I036D10473 | MONTEREY TN | II | 5 | 2 | SAVAGE LUMBER CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UNPUBLISHE |
1M1PN4GY2NM010659 1S94A48212M006095 |
TN X1208HY TN U697546 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | 1836004154 | COLLINSVILLE AL | I | 4 | — | SAVAGE LUMBER CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK PEERLESS |
1M1PN4GY2NM010659 1PLE04225HPH93040 |
TN P2867HY TN U578339 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| January 9, 2025 | I033AG1466 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1PN4GY3RM013818 |
TN S4399HY |
| December 5, 2024 | I036D10167 | SPARTA TN | I | 3 | 1 | SAVAGE LUMBER COMPANY | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
MACK SOUTHEASTE |
1M1PN4GY5RM013819 NX04R0M8721044 |
TN S4400HY TN U342601 |
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| September 25, 2024 | CV42953363 | ALBANY, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1M1PN4GY5RM013819 13N14830171545093 |
TN S4400HY TN U853416 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| August 2, 2024 | I031F40017 | SALEM ROAD, TN | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1PN4GY3RM013818 |
UK SS4399HY |
| March 22, 2024 | I036D10039 | SPARTA TN | III | 1 | — | SAVAGE LUMBER CO | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
MACK UNKNOWN |
1M1PN4GY3RM013818 1PELT4228VP980044 |
TN S4399HY TN U395006 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| March 19, 2024 | CV44770837 | MUNFORDVILLE, KY | II | 1 | — | SAVAGE LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PITM |
3AKJHHDR5NSNU3965 1PELT4226VP971214 |
IN 3281338 TN U764539 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2021 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 3, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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