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TATE ORNAMENTAL INC
White House, TN
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 13.3% of 15 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 590335 · MC 439987
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs · first granted 2002
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-439987 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Old Republic Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
29.4% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 13.3% of 15 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs since reinstatement on October 10, 2014; first granted November 4, 2002 (23 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 13.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC439987
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy MWTB 315484
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
590335
MC Number
MC-439987
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 13, 1995
Authority First Granted
November 4, 2002
Authority Reinstated
October 10, 2014
Annual Mileage
729,201 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
411 Industrial Drive, White House, TN 37188
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ronald J Tate
Officer 2
Charlie James
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate13.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
29.4% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
68th 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
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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN11
IN2
KY2
MD2
CO1
GA1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Flatbed
6
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3LJ416707 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6MJ466549 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3RM045593 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06258J625869 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXRM045039 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24808A305005 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2481DA796601 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2EJ414502 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06249T549812 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9623EH721009 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3GL891054 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5FL841965 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6EL810769 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6GL891095 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6GL891100 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7GL891106 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH317UHXA1D17977 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21ER030105 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A27ER030111 | 1 | — |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS24808A305005 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3SD746988 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 536 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6X5SM737643 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | I036BA0008 | GORDONSVILLE TN | III | 2 | — | NATIONWIDE ARCHITECTURAL METALS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKYD49X6MJ466549 1RNF48A27ER030111 |
TN R0809HY TN 699259T |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | I05Z920483 | ARDMORE TN | I | — | — | BARTON INTL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AN4GY3RM045593 1JJV532D5FL841965 |
TN K8581HY TN 637464T |
| April 20, 2026 | V262308390 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X3SD746988 1RNF48A21ER030105 |
TN W1087HY TN 6992581 |
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | 7809004893 | POSEYVILLE IN | III | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X3LJ416707 1GRDM9623EH721009 |
TN R0810HY TN U995001 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | 2109C00402 | CLARKSBURG MD | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3LJ416707 1UYFS24808A305005 |
TN R0810HY TN U995002 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | PE20160629 | LOVE PORT OF ENTRY, OK | I | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPKHM6X5SM737643 |
TN H361391 |
| September 9, 2025 | I038801308 | MOHAWK TN | I | 4 | 2 | TATE ORNAMENTAL, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKYDP9X2EJ414502 1LH317UHXA1D17977 |
TN F6505HY TN 061741T |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 29, 2025 | CV43335976 | FRANKLIN, KY | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X3LJ416707 1JJV532D3GL891054 |
TN R0810HY TN U563776 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| July 22, 2025 | I033JA0084 | MANCHESTER TN | III | 1 | 1 | LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AN4GYXRM045039 1JJV532D6GL891095 |
TN L6301HY TN U563797 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| June 16, 2025 | I036E10069 | MONTEREY TN | III | — | — | TATE ORNAMENTAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6MJ466549 1GRAA06249T549812 |
TN R0809HY TN 061822T |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIES | 2 | July 22, 2025 |
| NATIONWIDE ARCHITECTURAL METALS INC | 1 | September 10, 2026 |
| BARTON INTL | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| NCM MILLWORK | 1 | June 9, 2025 |
| LOGAN ALUMINUM | 1 | March 20, 2025 |
| GAYLORD GRAND LODGE | 1 | August 19, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2014 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 27, 2014 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 28, 2014 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 18, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 18, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 10, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 9, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 15, 2004 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 7, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 21, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 15, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 12, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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