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TESSNER'S BODY SHOP LLC
Blacksburg, SC
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Elevated concerns
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3568892 · MC 1201473
Unsatisfactory
Active 1 yr · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1201473 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acadia Insurance Company
Safety
Unsatisfactory
16.7% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr since reinstatement on October 2, 2025; first granted August 2, 2021 (5 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1201473
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 4574446
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3568892
MC Number
MC-1201473
Safety Rating
Unsatisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 12, 2021
Authority First Granted
August 2, 2021
Authority Reinstated
October 2, 2025
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
504 Moss Crossing, Blacksburg, SC 29702
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kevin Tessner
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC7
NC5
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE2JHJX2694 | 5 | 3 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL49X5MD632849 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML1PL864389 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBWFG6SLVU7018 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | 0329003252 | BLACKSBURG SC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBWFG6SLVU7018 |
SC A016155 |
| January 5, 2026 | 0222000313 | NORTH AUGUSTA SC | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBWFG6SLVU7018 |
SC BR0213SZ |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 12, 2025 | 0359002366 | BLACKSBURG SC | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCL49X5MD632849 |
SC A008427 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 6, 2025 | 0006804872 | ROWAN COUNTY, I-85 NORTHBOUND, NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE2JHJX2694 |
SC A008428 |
| August 27, 2025 | 0390000723 | GASTON SC | I | 8 | 1 | NONE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE2JHJX2694 |
SC A008428 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 7, 2025 | 0398000292 | BLACKSBURG SC | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE2JHJX2694 |
SC A008428 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| November 20, 2024 | 0329002074 | BLACKSBURG SC | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCL49X5MD632849 |
SC A008427 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 9, 2024 | 0006674320 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,, NC | III | 4 | 1 | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHAS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML1PL864389 |
SC P852269 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | H294006082 | US 176 UNION COUNTY, SC | II | 4 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE2JHJX2694 |
SC P874820 |
| 383.23A2-T | OOSOperating a CMV without a valid CDL: No Tank Vehicle endorsement | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-H | OOSOperating a CMV without a valid CDL: No hazardous materials / dangerous goods endorsement | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 177.817A | OOSNo or improper shipping papers (carrier) | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 18, 2024 | B341002562 | I-26 WB SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC | II | 4 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE2JHJX2694 |
SC P874820 |
| 393.100B | OOSLeaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.126D2 | OOSEmpty intermodal container with more than 5 ft overhang when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.87A | OOSWarning flag required on projecting load | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHAS | 1 | August 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 26, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 2, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 24, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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