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BAKERS CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION COMPANY
Bluff City, TN
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Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 460692 · MC 323706
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-323706 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 13 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
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC323706
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
460692
MC Number
MC-323706
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 15, 1991
Annual Mileage
257,871 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4620 Weaver Pike, Bluff City, TN 37618
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jessica Baker
Officer 2
Patti Baker
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
70th 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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 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
TN8
KY1
NC1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWXBTX64J050877 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC1MM022837 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P267C5YM052137 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P267C9YM052139 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSXPEX9DD177091 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LN9X9BM119424 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | I035AJ0031 | HAMPTON TN | III | 2 | — | EMPTY | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXU0X47J147183 |
TN J249HX |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | I01R291407 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | 1 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWXBTX64J050877 |
TN K186HX |
| 391.49J-MDP | OOSMedical (Driver Physical) - Operating a CMV without a valid skill performance evaluation certificate in possession when required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | I039840130 | HAMPTON TN | II | 4 | 2 | BAKER'S CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION COMPANY | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC1MM022837 |
TN J864HW |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | CV43095752 | FLAT LICK, KY | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LN9X9BM119424 |
TN M820HV |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | I5Z3012523 | FALL TN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWXBTX64J050877 |
TN K186HX |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | I038900091 | HAMPTON TN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C9YM052139 |
TN C785HX |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| September 29, 2025 | I034490068 | UNICOI TN | III | — | — | BAKERS CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION COMPANY | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPSXPEX9DD177091 |
TN V4758HY |
| July 3, 2025 | I038900063 | ELIZABETHTON TN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C5YM052137 |
TN C786HX |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| February 25, 2025 | 0006731192 | US 19, NC | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWXBTX64J050877 |
TN K186HX |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 4, 2024 | 5985002788 | ABINGDON VA | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWXBTX64J050877 |
TN K186HX |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 1997 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
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