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DALE ADAMS
Cottontown, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2012775 · MC 709216
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2010
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-709216 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 16, 2013; first granted April 16, 2010 (16 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on January 17, 2014 (New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions) — no longer active; 6 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC709216
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WN375055
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2012775
MC Number
MC-709216
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 28, 2010
Authority First Granted
April 16, 2010
Authority Reinstated
August 16, 2013
Annual Mileage
119,381 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Cottontown, TN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2024 | IN | — | — | 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
IL2
KY2
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X7FD280844 | 3 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1W9SC4527FH157538 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NP5DB9X16D886541 | 2 | 1 |
| Cottrell T | Semi-trailer | 5E0AZ144X6G029101 | 2 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | 5003410064 | I-57, IL | III | 1 | — | PROFICIENT AUTO TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLR |
1NPXD49X7FD280844 1W9SC4527FH157538 |
TN R4989HY TN 585168T |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 23, 2025 | 0M80800516 | LOUISVILLE, KY | II | 5 | 1 | PROFICIENT AUTO TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLR |
1NPXD49X7FD280844 1W9SC4527FH157538 |
TN R4989HY TN 585168T |
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.25E | Lamp not steady burning | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 23, 2025 | 5004460010 | I64, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLR |
1NPXD49X7FD280844 1W9SC4527FH157538 |
TN R4989HY TN 585168T |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 21, 2025 | 0384000699 | SAINT CHARLES MO | II | 21 | 7 | ACCELERATED SERVICES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL T |
1NP5DB9X16D886541 5E0AZ144X6G029101 |
TN NONE TN 098436T |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 12, 2024 | CV43795632 | HENDERSON, KY | II | 2 | — | GM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLR |
1NP5DB9X16D886541 5E0AZ144X6G029101 |
TN L3937HY TN 098436T |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PROFICIENT AUTO TRANSPORTATION | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
| PROFICIENT AUTO TRANSPORT | 1 | September 23, 2025 |
| ACCELERATED SERVICES LLC | 1 | February 21, 2025 |
| GM | 1 | September 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 8, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 7, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 2, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 8, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 3, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 16, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 5, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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