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JCHANDLER LLC
DBA: J Chandler
Johnson City, TN
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2564686 · MC 895391
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-895391 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
12.5% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 10.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC895391
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CT7819118170
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2564686
MC Number
MC-895391
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 8, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 11, 2014
Authority Granted
January 2, 2015
Annual Mileage
270,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1914 Forest View Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jackie S Chandler
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
4 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY4
TN4
KS2
AL1
AR1
CO1
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
6
Livestock
3
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0ND801410 | 6 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X5KJ256982 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXLD648449 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Direct Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5UJDS48258T000572 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A2G5549995 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X3LD717156 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1P9621LB156706 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Merritt | Livestock · 53 ft | 1MT2N5323CH022527 | 1 | — |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 1T9PA48B761066860 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P7666812 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534DM777201 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535FM402601 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XCM292401 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGM680802 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ6300501 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65327M5560520 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X05N841251 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7KD612779 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | I5Z1774022 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XP5DB9X05N841251 1MT2N5323CH022527 |
TN T5300HY TN 533474T |
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 392.2-RRTCD | Railroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | I039840178 | MOHAWK TN | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPCD49X3LD717156 1GR1P9621LB156706 |
TN T8570HY TN 752526T |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 0450000631 | GREENSBURG KS | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X0ND801410 1W1K65327M5560520 |
TN T0370HY TN 740306T |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | CV41296021 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | II | 1 | — | LAKE SIDE FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X5KJ256982 1UYVS2535FM402601 |
TN U5368HY TN 049359T |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | 0961000232 | BOONVILLE MO | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X0ND801410 1W16532A2G5549995 |
TN T0370HY TN 673179T |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 1307001131 | MORROW GA | III | 1 | — | CUSTOM COOKING RIGHT FROM SCRATCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49XXLD648449 1UYVS253XCM292401 |
TN W5305HY TN 557777T |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| March 22, 2026 | CV43889410 | RICHMOND, KY | III | 1 | — | IMERYS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49XXLD648449 1UYVS2534DM777201 |
TN P0002HY TN 751565T |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 1, 2025 | 5009012813 | NEWTON COUNTY, MS | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49XXLD648449 1W16532A2G5549995 |
TN P0002HY TN 673179T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 1, 2025 | 5560000494 | BENTON AR | III | — | — | INTREPID POT ASH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DIRECT TRAILER |
1XKWD49X5KJ256982 5UJDS48258T000572 |
TN U5368HY TN 211726T |
| July 3, 2025 | HP01942377 | GRAY COUNTY - 069, KS | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X0ND801410 1W16532A2G5549995 |
TN T0370HY TN 673179T |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE SIDE FOODS | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| CUSTOM COOKING RIGHT FROM SCRATCH | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| IMERYS | 1 | March 22, 2026 |
| INTREPID POT ASH | 1 | September 1, 2025 |
| KEPLER COAL | 1 | June 24, 2025 |
| ALLIED METALS COMPANY | 1 | January 29, 2025 |
| DIAMOND ONIONS | 1 | January 17, 2025 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS / ASC MEYNER | 1 | November 20, 2024 |
| MID SOUTH LUMBER | 1 | August 28, 2024 |
| SIGNAL PEAK ENERGY | 1 | July 28, 2024 |
| ELGIN | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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