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FRANKLIN FARMERS COOPERATIVE
Decherd, TN
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 448805
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
448805
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 11, 1991
Annual Mileage
72,448 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2229 Decherd Blvd, Decherd, TN 37324
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joe Franks
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesFarm Supplies
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2025 | I030F30045 | WEST MAIN STREET, TN | III | — | — | UNAVAILABLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9XX4D822680 5MADS3221DC022789 |
UK C511HZ UK U388011 |
| May 1, 2024 | CVRW002320 | EXIT, AL | III | — | — | GREENPOINT AG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HAYE |
1XPWD49X7BD115064 HAYS1436304191851 |
TN G9179HY TN U995689 |
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX4D822680 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X7BD115064 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 32 ft | 5MADS3221DC022789 | 1 | — |
| Haye | — | HAYS1436304191851 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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