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THOMAS HICKMAN
DBA: Paul's Auto Parts
Soddy Daisy, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 489834 · MC 712396
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-712396 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Peninsula Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC712396
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1000193556
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
489834
MC Number
MC-712396
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 26, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 6, 1992
Authority Reinstated
December 11, 2014
Annual Mileage
32,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Soddy Daisy, TN
Email
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2024 | 0289000033 | FORT OGLETHORPE GA | II | 1 | — | PAULS AUTO PARTS | Straight Truck |
DODGE |
3C7WRMDL1MG517484 |
TN H470892 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 24, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 11, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 18, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 11, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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