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SHORT MOUNTAIN TRUCKING INC
Mooresburg, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 370744 · MC 240641
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-240641 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10.6% OOS · 185 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC240641
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America, since May 4, 2017
Authority Age
12 yrs, 11 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.2% — below the 5.5% national average
- 185 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC240641
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAT 0011652-00
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Bond · $0 · Policy 106733524
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy GWP25602A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
370744
MC Number
MC-240641
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 23, 1989
Authority Granted
November 19, 2013
Annual Mileage
4,255,216 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
151 Silica Road, Mooresburg, TN 37811
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
J. Eric Tillirson
Officer 2
Dale Metz
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkPaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
185
Driver Inspections
157
Vehicle Inspections
55
Out-of-Service Violations
28
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance70
Unsafe Driving36
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate35.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.6pp higher)
10.6% of 113 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
36th percentile among carriers with 100 or more 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
20 of 37 inspections
Unsafe Driving
16 of 122 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 122 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 122 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 122 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2025 | KY | — | 4 | Yes | Fog · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| August 26, 2025 | AL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 30, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 26, 2024 | AL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| November 12, 2024 | GA | — | — | 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
TN94
KY53
GA5
NC3
AL1
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (101)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~52
of 64 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~49
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
47
Tank
15
Semi-trailer
8
Grain / Hopper
7
Dry Van
5
Dump
4
Special Purpose Trailer
4
Truck
4
Flatbed
1
Other Trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44128P2275981 | 13 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR9LL183880 | 13 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0RN049292 | 10 | 1 |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Special Purpose Trailer · 42 ft | 5HTSN4220D7U92621 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U28XSR087854 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44123P2276875 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6LN184008 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7MN506950 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44126P2275980 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2GD299660 | 6 | 2 |
Show all 101 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR5GN020391 | 6 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2RN049293 | 6 | — |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U283FR053125 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9PM038399 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44125P2276876 | 5 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR2KL104564 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44127P2276877 | 4 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W1MBFYA56A244201 | 4 | — |
| 2026 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPAAPT5TN317336 | 4 | — |
| 1995 Whitegmc WHL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V1GDDRFXSN701735 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4229G7U96459 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K4412XP2275982 | 3 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR0KL104563 | 3 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR2KL423270 | 3 | — |
| 2016 International LF517 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCXAPR0GN031440 | 3 | — |
| 2011 International LF517 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCXAPR9BN268792 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR3GN020390 | 3 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2SN333769 | 3 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6KN408814 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8LN884502 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9JN212851 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXPN764223 | 3 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5HTSN412W7U05345 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Special Purpose Trailer · 42 ft | 5HTSN4222D7U92622 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4222G7U96433 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4227G7U96458 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4228F7U95575 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621HB704028 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y6GM056476 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1R1F1482X6K560043 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 39 ft | 1T9FC39BXV1066994 | 2 | — |
| A-1 Traile | Semi-trailer | 1T9FC40B1R1066342 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X7SR647700 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X9YJ850673 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG2GSHT7801 | 2 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR2FN646107 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPRXGN271634 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0JN757000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1NN098141 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN408815 | 2 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXTN529105 | 2 | — |
| 2022 International HX520 | Straight Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPAAPT1NN208729 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPAAPT9SN792731 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9KJ7CN560634 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN412047U09657 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN4123W7U05346 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN412437U09224 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN4124Y7U07142 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4220G7U96432 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4226F7U95574 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4227M7111959 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN422XE7U93437 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1DW1A4829TS972701 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX7LW28053 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK44LN13241 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623HB704032 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628FT596965 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International DF557 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTXLSCT27J457424 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W76L976074 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 39 ft | 1T9FC39B521066025 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1T9FC39B721066024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 39 ft | 1T9FC39B9N1066033 | 1 | — |
| Tri-star C | Semi-trailer | 1T9PA48B4W1066377 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K4412XP2275979 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W1MBFYA06A244199 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | — | 1W1MBFYA46A243511 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W1MBFYA46A244562 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X87D672525 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X6PD855460 | 1 | — |
| 2000 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAMR0YC084992 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR7LL884501 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0FN646106 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4FN646108 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR7FN512578 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1SN707434 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2MN506676 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5TN491654 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7JN212850 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8RN110176 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9SN333770 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXVN709218 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPAAPT4SN785069 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTSH412637U09225 | 1 | — |
| Heil | — | 5HTSN4112VT7U4482 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN4121T7U04482 | 1 | — |
| Heil | — | 5HTSN4121T7U4482 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN412637U09225 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Special Purpose Trailer · 42 ft | 5HTSN4222D7U92619 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4228E7U93436 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Special Purpose Trailer · 42 ft | 5HTSN4229D7U92620 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Down To Earth Down to Earth Trailers | Utility Trailer · 12 ft | 5MYUU12186B016259 | 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 (185)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2026 | I035AI0010 | MARYVILLE TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR6LN184008 5HTSN4123W7U05346 |
TN K5170HY TN U633220 |
| November 4, 2026 | I035520139 | RUTLEDGE TN | III | 1 | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPRXVN709218 5HTSN4228F7U95575 |
TN X6116HY TN U599096 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 29, 2026 | S227001182 | FLAT LICK KY | III | — | — | SHORT MOUNTAIN SILICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER |
3HSDZAPR2SN333769 1R1F1482X6K560043 |
TN U7423HY TN T852413 |
| October 12, 2026 | PSC1620302 | HURRICANE WV | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HEIL CO., |
3HSDZAPR6KN408814 5HTSN4123X7U06255 |
TN J2975HY TN U822772 |
| September 30, 2026 | I031K90135 | TAZEWELL TN | III | — | — | SHORT MOUNTAIN SILICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILSON |
3HCDZAPR9LL183880 1W1K44128P2275981 |
TN A1606HY TN 336703T |
| September 29, 2026 | S149000424 | WILLIAMSTOWN KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR4VN712387 5HTSN4222G7U96433 |
TN X6107HY TN U681655 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | I030B40111 | MOORESBURG TN | III | — | — | SHORT MTN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILSON |
3HCDZAPR2KL104564 1W1K44125P2276876 |
TN J2959HY TN 336702T |
| September 11, 2026 | I035F70147 | BEAN STATION TN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK DOWN TO EARTH |
1M1AW07Y6GM056476 5MYUU12186B016259 |
TN K9390HY TN 364853T |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | I031P80133 | VONORE TN | III | — | — | JOHNS MANVILLE CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPRXVN709218 5HTSN4228F7U95575 |
TN X6116HY TN U599096 |
| September 8, 2026 | CV41016722 | LONDON KY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILSON |
3HCDZAPR9LL183880 1W1K44128P2275981 |
TN A1606HY TN 336703T |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SHORT MOUNTAIN SILICA | 37 | October 29, 2026 |
| EVONIK CORPORATION | 5 | April 30, 2026 |
| JOHNS MANVILLE CORP | 3 | September 11, 2026 |
| SMS | 3 | August 18, 2026 |
| SHORT MTN | 2 | September 14, 2026 |
| SHORT MTN SILICA | 2 | January 21, 2026 |
| CARMEUSE AMERICAS | 2 | June 21, 2024 |
| SICER USA LLC | 1 | March 27, 2026 |
| EAGLE DYNAMIC | 1 | February 13, 2026 |
| MULTICOAT PRODUCTS | 1 | September 23, 2025 |
| HARRISCRAFT INTER. | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
| SMT | 1 | July 11, 2025 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 17, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 19, 2013 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 5, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| December 3, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 19, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 5, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| July 27, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2017 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 31, 2004 | Cargo | On file |
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