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ADE OF KNOXVILLE LLC

DBA: Adesa Knoxville

Lenior City, TN

CarrierChk vetting signal
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: Inactive  ·  DOT 538179 · MC 288884
Inactive No Safety Rating Active 31 yrs, 4 mo
5
Power Units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
$10,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-288884 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
Flags · 2
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
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.
Vetting notes
  • Not currently active with FMCSA
  • Insurance on file: $10,000,000
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC288884
Contract Carrier
Inactive

Insurance on File

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $10,000,000 · Policy 9812754
On File
ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy ASLU0005772
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$10,000,000
Cargo
On file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
538179
MC Number
MC-288884
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
August 20, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 29, 1993
Authority Granted
May 25, 1995
Annual Mileage
177,001 mi (2022)

Contact Information

Address
1011 Adesa Parkway, Lenior City, TN 37771
Owner / Officer
John Hammer
Officer 2
Justin Carpenter

Cargo Types

Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayPassengers

Where This Carrier Operates

Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
August 27, 2024REVOKEDContract Carrier
January 15, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
January 2, 2009INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
October 18, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
October 16, 2007INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
May 25, 1995GRANTEDContract Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
May 1, 2025BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
September 14, 2021CargoOn file
CONTRACTOn Record
CONTRACTOn Record

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