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FERRELL PAVING INC
Memphis, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 470268
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
50.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 62.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
470268
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 5, 1992
Annual Mileage
105,136 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2174 East Person Ave, Memphis, TN 38114
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
A Dwight Ferrell
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (41.8pp higher)
50.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th 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
2023
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
5 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS4
TN4
AR2
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Truck
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Talbert | Trailer (type not listed) · 48 ft | 40FW04833V1015199 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG07N457712 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG27N457713 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD16TLWT0132 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAECG47PX71504 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Gmc C7 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1GDJ7H1J3VJ517165 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Talbert | Trailer (type not listed) · 48 ft | 40FW04835T1014388 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAECG27PX71503 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | I037H81230 | PIPERTON TN | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TALBERT |
5KJJBWD16TLWT0132 40FW04833V1015199 |
TN W1281HY TN U819442 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | I033GS1899 | MEMPHIS TN | II | — | — | FERRELL | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAECG47PX71504 |
TN H111HW |
| May 2, 2026 | Z030000193 | US278 EB @ MS15, MS | III | — | — | FERRELL PAVING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TALBERT |
4V4NC9TG27N457713 40FW04835T1014388 |
TN N1488HY TN T292399 |
| March 31, 2026 | 8050000630 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | II | 4 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TALBERT |
5KJJBWD16TLWT0132 40FW04833V1015199 |
TN W1281HY TN U819442 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| November 12, 2025 | 2014012692 | NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTH, MS | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDJ7H1J3VJ517165 |
TN C356HS |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | I030F11625 | MEMPHIS TN | II | 2 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
4V4NC9TG27N457713 UNKNOWN |
TN U674HY TN 292399 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| October 15, 2025 | 5820001088 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | I | 17 | 5 | FERRELL PAVING, INC. | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAECG47PX71504 |
TN H111HW |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BARS | OOSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 177.817A-HMSP | OOSHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 177.801HMBPTA | OOSHM (Bulk Packages) - Transporting or accept for transportation HM/DG in a bulk package/large means of containment not authorized/selected for the material being t | HM Other | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STYCIS | OOSSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Package Testing - HM | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 172.600C1-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 10, 2025 | 2014012527 | OLIVE BRANCH SCALE US 78 EAST, MS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TALBERT |
4V4NC9TG07N457712 40FW04833V1015199 |
TN U2183HY TN U819442 |
| July 18, 2025 | 2010013374 | NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTH, MS | II | 1 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TALBERT |
4V4NC9TG07N457712 40FW04833V1015199 |
TN U2183HY TN T292399 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 3, 2025 | I033AL1243 | COLLIERVILLE TN | II | 3 | 2 | FERRELL PAVING INC | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAECG27PX71503 |
TN E746HW |
| 177.817A-HMSP | OOSHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | OOSHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 172.600C1-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
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