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THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC
DBA: National Tree Expert Co
Muncie, IN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
30.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 7.7% of 26 driver inspections — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 173584
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
30.0% OOS · 57 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
30.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 7.7% of 26 driver inspections — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 16 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- 57 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
173584
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
89,128,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1015 W Jackson Street, Muncie, IN 47305
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Thomas Mulhern
Officer 2
Amanda Curless
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
57
Driver Inspections
38
Vehicle Inspections
29
Out-of-Service Violations
23
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate35.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.3pp higher)
30.0% of 40 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
83rd 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
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
13 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 40 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 40 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 40 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 40 inspections
Crash History (16)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
16
Crashes
1
Fatalities
13
Injuries
14
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | LA | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 8, 2026 | KY | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| May 27, 2026 | AR | — | 3 | Yes | Fog · Daylight · Wet |
| May 19, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 28, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 13, 2026 | AR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 4, 2026 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| December 29, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Lighted · Snow |
| December 18, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| December 2, 2025 | NC | — | 3 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
Showing the 10 most recent of 16 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN14
MI12
GA7
KY5
AL2
PA2
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (57)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~42
of 1841 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
22
Truck
13
Semi-trailer
5
Not Applicable
4
Flatbed
3
Tractor
2
Utility Trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Full Trailer
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 International MA025 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTMMAAR5CJ599438 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Trail King Industries | Utility Trailer · 23 ft | 1TKU02324MR125751 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNF7FB9FV723550 | 2 | — |
| Bandit | Semi-trailer | 4FMUS1811KR508563 | 2 | 1 |
| Etny | Semi-trailer | 1E9331342NE111085 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT0KEC41546 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HN3NEC49426 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HN5MED21242 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HN7MED21243 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HTXLEE11712 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 57 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HY7HEF24990 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7AN3SDF03262 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7AN6SDF02350 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7DC0MDF09226 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7DC1HDB03428 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-750 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 1FDNF7DC4PDF12912 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7DC4RDF07261 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7DC5KDF01510 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-750 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 1FDNW7AY0KDF15265 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Not Applicable · Class 5 | 1FDUF4HY7KEF17623 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT4HEE43578 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT4JDA02626 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT5JDA02618 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 1FDXF7DC1NDF02506 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 1FDXF7DC9PDF05298 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 1FDXF7DCXKDF03195 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCY0GHHE3584 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 1FVDCXFC2NHMV2600 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVDCXFC9RHUT0177 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT59LE72PF218628 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8KJ241791 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X9XD476478 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFD3RDVB9699 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC0NDNK4824 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC6NDNK4861 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC8KDKT4617 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFCXKDKT4618 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALDCXFC6KDKK7243 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALDCXFC8KDKK7230 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALDCXFC8KDKP2829 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYFE9MDMU0327 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNF7FB5DV028219 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNF7FB9DV796768 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNW7FBXFV723573 | 1 | 1 |
| Bandit | — | 41MUS1610AR023641 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Cronkhite Industries | Flatbed · 23 ft | 473BF2320K1000057 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cronkhite Industries | Flatbed · 23 ft | 473BF2326K1000063 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 4FMUS1613AR023651 | 1 | — |
| Bandit | — | 4FMUS1619DR025179 | 1 | 1 |
| Bandit | — | 4FMUS1713PR525728 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Full Trailer | 4FMUS1714LR511279 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4FMUS1813PR524464 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cmi | Utility Trailer · 14 ft | 4MJUB1412ME078629 | 1 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57J348209K3575598 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Felling Trailers | Flatbed · 31 ft | 5FTCE3125L1004081 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wells Cargo Wells Cargo Trailer | Dry Van · 44 ft | 7K62E4429LH000888 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Gmc W4 | Truck · Class 4 | J8DC4B14737002613 | 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 (57)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | 5876001520 | LYNCHBURG VA | II | 1 | 1 | TOWNSEND | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FDNF7DC1KDF02556 4L5SC2526SF074930 |
IN 3039997 IN PD55481 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| October 20, 2026 | RICKE01427 | MI, MI | III | 3 | 1 | SAC | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GT59LE72PF218628 |
IN 3743029 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | PSC1242872 | MONTGOMERY WV | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4HY7KEF17623 |
IN 2876747 |
| September 4, 2026 | 1356002023 | NICHOLSON GA | III | 1 | — | TOWNSEND | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNW7AY0KDF15265 |
IN 2949496 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | KILYJ03025 | MI, MI | III | 3 | 1 | SAC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF7DC4PDF12912 |
IN 3581417 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | PRESR03031 | MI, MI | III | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVDCXFC2NHMV2600 |
IN 3645409 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | MCGEJ04020 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | S/C | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRLR |
1FD0W5HN5MED21242 4FMUS1613AR023651 |
IN 3097571 IN PG54921 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 5224001393 | AVOCA IN | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
3FRNF7FB9FV723550 1TKU02324MR125751 |
IN 2580813 IN PG56108 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | CV43684617 | SPARTA, KY | III | — | — | THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HT4HEE43578 |
IN 2585412 |
| May 14, 2026 | 6162004329 | VALPARAISO IN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF7DC4RDF07261 |
IN 3593371 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SWARTZ MOWING INC | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| TOWENSEND UTILITY SERVICE | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| OWNSEND TREE SERVICE MCCALLISTER UTILITIES LANDSCAPES | 1 | December 9, 2025 |
| TOWNSEND TREE SERVICE | 1 | July 21, 2025 |
| ALABAMA POWER | 1 | September 13, 2024 |
| TOWNSEND TREE SERVICE MCCALLISTER | 1 | November 27, 2023 |
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