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GROUNDSCAPE CONCEPTS LLC
Chattanooga, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2828019 · MC 1501921
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1501921 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
46.2% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1501921
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 042 04 86
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2828019
MC Number
MC-1501921
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 24, 2015
Authority Granted
March 29, 2023
Annual Mileage
154,496 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1332 Stuart Street, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
T. C. Kerrigan
Officer 2
Freddy Hyde
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
71.4%
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%
Ranks in the 89th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0W5HT9REF28528 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 10, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FD0W5HT7MEC39298 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 5, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FT8W3DM6TEC10268 | 1 | Passed |
| November 12, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKDD49XXEJ397087 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| October 17, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 3BKZXPTX7RF355210 | 0 | Clean |
| October 6, 2025 | GA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD0W5HT9REF28528 | 5 | 3 OOS |
| September 29, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKZX4TX7NJ122664 | 0 | Clean |
| August 8, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDRF3HT3KDA03875 | 2 | 3 OOS |
| July 24, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD0W5HT9REE03951 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 15, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDWX7DC8KDF11000 | 1 | Passed |
| March 28, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDRF3HT3KDA03875 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1NKZX4TX7NJ122664 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 15 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN11
GA4
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Truck
2
Flatbed
1
Pickup
1
Tractor
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3HT3KDA03875 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX7NJ122664 | 3 | — |
| Unknown | — | 5RVF82022RP125981 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 25 ft | 16VGX2526J6034124 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT9REF28528 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT7MEC39298 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT9REE03951 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDWX7DC8KDF11000 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DM6TEC10268 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Fruehuaf | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482F0XS541554 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49XXEJ397087 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKZXPTX7RF355210 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4MPFG3224L2008170 | 1 | 1 |
| Lamar | — | 5RVH62226RP132251 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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