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EMPIRE CARTAGE OF KNOXVILLE INC
Knoxville, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
See all 5 flags (2 high-priority, 3 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 272983 · MC 180656
Inactive
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 41 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-180656 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 5
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC180656
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
41 yrs, 4 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC180656
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Required Filings
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
272983
MC Number
MC-180656
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
FMCSA Registration
May 14, 1986
Authority Granted
May 31, 1985
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
3235 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919-4543
Phone
Cargo Types
General Freight
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 1991 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 16, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 13, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 11, 1991 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| March 21, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 1989 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 26, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| March 8, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 1988 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 7, 1987 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1991 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 5, 1991 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 28, 1990 | BROKER | On Record |
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