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CRAIG T POWELL
DBA: Craig Powell Trucking
Benton, TN
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 295730 · MC 776470
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2012
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-776470 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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
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Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC776470
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
295730
MC Number
MC-776470
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 16, 1987
Authority First Granted
March 9, 2012
Authority Reinstated
December 8, 2023
Annual Mileage
84,232 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Benton, TN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2024 | LA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 5, 2024 | KS | — | — | 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
AR1
IA1
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3PD799381 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Merritt | Livestock · 53 ft | 1MT2N5325RH030105 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Merritt | Livestock · 53 ft | 1MT2N5328LH028405 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Merritt | Livestock · 53 ft | 1MT2N532X9H016846 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3DD185751 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2024 | 000P120D9G | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 4 | — | CRAIG POWELL TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XPXD49X3PD799381 1MT2N532X9H016846 |
TN U5450HY TN 220795T |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 5, 2024 | HP04151319 | DECATUR COUNTY - 039, KS | II | 18 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XPXD49X3PD799381 1MT2N5325RH030105 |
TN T7387HY TN 390833T |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SBML | OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.3-F | OOSFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 18, 2024 | 7300000193 | VAN BUREN AR | III | 2 | — | JOSH DOBBINS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XPXD49X3DD185751 1MT2N5328LH028405 |
TN T2343HY TN 220791T |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOSH DOBBINS | 1 | June 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 8, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 26, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 3, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 10, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 21, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 22, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 9, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 20, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 5, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 18, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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