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THE APODACA GROUP LOGISTICS INC
Knoxville, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2844698 · MC 953494
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-953494 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
17.9% OOS · 46 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 46 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC953494
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
The Hanover Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy IH5 M389332
The Hanover Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy IH5 N389332
Old Republic Insurance Company
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy MWTB 315949
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2844698
MC Number
MC-953494
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 2016
Authority Granted
March 18, 2016
Annual Mileage
3,565,735 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4610 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jordan C. Logan Keen
Officer 2
James Apodaca
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatU.S. Mail
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
17.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
28 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.8%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 55th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
46
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
34
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance58
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (3.1pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (46)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | MO0P530021 | ST. GEORGE UT, AZ | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE |
4V4NC9EH2PN606997 1GRAP0621JJ112655 |
TN R4121HY OK AD4210 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | I036E20164 | CROSSVILLE TN | III | — | — | APODACA GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1M1AN3GY2MM020185 3H3V532C1JT668459 |
TN M2127HY IN P676451 |
| April 15, 2026 | I033AG3060 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 1 | — | FEDEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
5KJJBWDR2PPUF7841 1GRAA5614JK281150 |
TN R74939HY IN P649750 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| February 20, 2026 | UDY9001662 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | ONTRAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HCDZAPR8LL337589 3H3V281CXMR709096 |
IN 3352194 TN 130030T |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 20, 2026 | 9352020318 | REGION 3, NV | III | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJJBHDR0HLHS7239 |
TN R1470HY |
| January 27, 2026 | 25NZ002079 | WENDOVER UT | I | 1 | 1 | ONTRAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WABASH VANS |
5KJJBHDR0HLHS7239 1JJV532D6JL077245 |
TN R1470HY ME 417144Z |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 30, 2025 | 25PL002151 | WENDOVER UT | I | 3 | 1 | ONTRAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
5KJJBHDR0HLHS7239 1GRAA5612BB706849 |
TN R1470HY WA 86875AA |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 28, 2025 | 7475001130 | SALOME AZ | I | 20 | — | LASERSHIP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HCDZAPR8LL337429 3H3V532C1DT183016 |
IN 3352192 ME 361167Z |
| 393.201A-VUCS | OOSVan/OT Trailers - Upper rail flange broken with complete separation | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | OOSAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TFCV | OOSTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.209C-STSCL | OOSSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BACP | OOSAir Brake - Air compressor cracked/broken/loose pulley | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRSC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SLSB | Suspension - Leaf spring broken. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| October 3, 2025 | 25NZ001971 | WENDOVER UT | I | — | — | ONTRAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH6PN621891 3H3V532C4CT315023 |
TN S1472HY ME 354124Z |
| October 2, 2025 | UFWF004189 | NB N/O NIPTON RD, CA | III | 1 | — | ONTRAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
5KJJBZDRXRLVE6665 3H3V281C2KT388008 3H3V281CXGT608017 |
TN T3822HY CA 4SJ2869 CA 4PF7963 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | AZ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 21, 2025 | UT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| January 23, 2025 | NV | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| November 9, 2024 | AZ | — | 1 | 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
AZ9
CA9
UT8
NV4
TN2
MS1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (50)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 32 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
31
Tractor
19
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR0HLHS7239 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8NM030968 | 3 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR8LL337589 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6NM030967 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR6LL337252 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN640911 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6PN621891 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621NJ432421 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 1GRAA5612BB706849 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 56 ft | 1GRAA5614JK281150 | 1 | — |
Show all 50 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620DK231327 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482D2AL434680 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2PL387885 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6FL868303 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6JL077245 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7FL868312 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GY2MM020185 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2NM030965 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5PM034706 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537FP370913 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9MD753060 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV9KSKP3861 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD55GSGW2219 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C2BT079011 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C2KT388008 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C6GT608001 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C7MR709007 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C97T037359 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281CXMR709096 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C2FT238009 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C3CT254019 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C3FT238004 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C6CT254001 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482CXFT238002 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0LR439111 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1DT183016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1JT668459 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4CT315023 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5DT183195 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6FT298004 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6HT135002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7KR111277 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9KT946106 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR8LL337429 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN643453 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2PN606997 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR2PPUF7841 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDRXRLUM4270 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBZDRXRLVE6665 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329SM504031 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 18, 2016 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 24, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | Cargo | On file |
| May 16, 2026 | Cargo | On file |
| February 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| Cargo | Cancelled · The Hanover Insurance Company | |
| May 26, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective June 25, 2026 |
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