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SWEET IRON TRUCKING LLC
Hixson, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2186871 · MC 759182
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months · first granted 2011
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-759182 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 months since reinstatement on January 13, 2026; first granted October 6, 2011 (15 yrs ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on April 24, 2012 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC759182
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA866541964
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2186871
MC Number
MC-759182
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 29, 2011
Authority First Granted
October 6, 2011
Authority Reinstated
January 13, 2026
Annual Mileage
82,311 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8521 Hixson Pike Suite D, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Donna Brown
Officer 2
Charles V. Brown
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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
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 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL4
GA1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
3
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Volvo Truck WIA | Tractor · Class 8 | 4VGWDAJH7VN740851 | 2 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 5JYDF5334CE084416 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148207S1574382 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1GUJJGLBG8CSBS956 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21MR052250 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A26MR052244 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X1WR762613 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV3ESFH0342 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZRXTN237439 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | I036D10686 | SPARTA TN | II | 15 | 9 | THE SCOTTS CO AND SUBSIDIARIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DORSEY TRA |
3HSDZSZRXTN237439 5JYDF5334CE084416 |
TN V5751HY TN 304879T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | OOSTires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TBSP | OOSTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | OOSTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 1299004258 | ALABASTER AL | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4VGWDAJH7VN740851 1RNF48A26MR052244 |
TN NONETN ME 2667429 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | 1191000941 | MONTEVALLO AL | II | 6 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWDB9X1WR762613 1RNF48A21MR052250 |
TN R5012HY ME 2667434 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | 1375001758 | CORDELE GA | III | 5 | — | JOHNS MANVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN DORSEY TRA |
1GUJJGLBG8CSBS956 5JYDF5334CE084416 |
TN R5012HY TN 304879T |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 11, 2025 | JSBH009568 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4VGWDAJH7VN740851 |
TN T8203HY |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| March 4, 2025 | MOCV005803 | REECE CITY, AL | II | 4 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGLDV3ESFH0342 13N148207S1574382 |
TN 0000000 ME C448565 |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE SCOTTS CO AND SUBSIDIARIES | 1 | September 9, 2026 |
| JOHNS MANVILLE | 1 | August 26, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 19, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 5, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 29, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 6, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 17, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 15, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 2, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 12, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 7, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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