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DELEON DIRT WORKS LLC
Athens, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 20.0% of 10 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4244950 · MC 1644526
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1644526 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Grange Insurance Company.
Safety
Not Rated
30.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 20.0% of 10 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1644526
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2893394
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4244950
MC Number
MC-1644526
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 23, 2024
Authority Granted
June 20, 2024
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
111 Rocky Mount Rd, Athens, TN 37303
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Michael Dean Deleon
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
30.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
68th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| October 12, 2025 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| December 12, 2024 | TN | — | 1 | — | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN10
GA2
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Flatbed
3
Pickup
3
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVMG3DV4FHGG9874 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL1HG747953 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Flatbed · 30 ft | 4Z1GF3029RS001209 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 51 ft | 13NE51307B3551421 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Mack CTP (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AT04C37M003554 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX2TJ157562 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX3TJ157571 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTDP9X2GD349883 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 2WLPCD2F61K969183 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Dodge Ram | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63D3HL6CG133337 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5FL1EG319083 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Load Trail | Flatbed · 25 ft | 4ZEPP252XT1367112 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAVDV6GPHN6551 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5RVDL1428RP128443 | 1 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | I01R291531 | KNOXVILLE TN | II | 2 | — | N.A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZL40X5JJ191931 |
TN W9502HY |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 23, 2026 | I033AG3627 | FARRAGUT TN | III | 1 | — | DELEON DIRT WORKS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX2TJ157562 |
TN V6086HY |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | I5Z1773767 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX3TJ157571 |
TN V6085HY |
| May 5, 2026 | I034AB3100 | LENOIR CITY TN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVMG3DV4FHGG9874 |
TN U4735HY |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | I034AB3055 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 5 | 5 | DELEON DIRT WORKS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C6UR5FL1EG319083 5RVDL1428RP128443 |
TN H349527 TN 658012T |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 20, 2026 | I038950228 | ATHENS TN | I | 10 | 4 | DELEON DIRT WORKS LLC | Straight Truck Trailer |
DODGE LOAD TRAIL |
3C63D3HL6CG133337 4ZEPP252XT1367112 |
TN H349539 UK NO TAG |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| October 12, 2025 | I038140117 | RICEVILLE TN | III | 1 | — | DELEON DIRT WORK | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAVDV6GPHN6551 |
TN V9078HY |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 25, 2025 | I031R60113 | MARYVILLE TN | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVMG3DV4FHGG9874 |
TN U4735HY |
| March 3, 2025 | I038950138 | ATHENS TN | I | 12 | 6 | DELEON DIRTWORKS | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM GATOR MADE |
3C63RRGL1HG747953 4Z1GF3029RS001209 |
TN H350886 TN 657967T |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45A-BLHF | OOSHydraulic Any Observed Leaking Hydraulic Fluid | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| December 12, 2024 | I038140063 | ATHENS TN | III | 1 | — | DELEON DIRT WORK | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AT04C37M003554 |
TN U1090HY |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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