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SAVAGE LUMBER COMPANY INC
Doyle, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 159335 · MC 1325671
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1325671 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
40.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1325671
Contract Carrier
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
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 3, 2021
Annual Mileage
152,352 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9136 Mcminnville Highway, Doyle, TN 38559
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James A Savage
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/Beams
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 72nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY2NM010659 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| April 16, 2026 | AL | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1PN4GY2NM010659 | 3 | Passed |
| January 9, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1PN4GY3RM013818 | 0 | Clean |
| December 5, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1PN4GY5RM013819 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| September 25, 2024 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GY5RM013819 | 0 | Clean |
| August 2, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1PN4GY3RM013818 | 0 | Clean |
| March 22, 2024 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 19, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 5, 2024 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 1 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| June 10, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| December 5, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | 3 | Out of service |
| April 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| April 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| June 10, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| April 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | 3 | Cited |
| June 10, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 2 | Cited |
| December 5, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Securement Device | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN5
AL2
KY2
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY2NM010659 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY3RM013818 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY5RM013819 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830171545093 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04225HPH93040 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 1S94A48212M006095 | 1 | 1 |
| Southeaste | — | NX04R0M8721044 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2021 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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