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DENTON'S GARAGE

DBA: Tennessee Towing & Recovery

Powell, TN

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive  ·  DOT 648636 · MC 314787
Inactive No Safety Rating Active 12 yrs, 11 mo
4
Power Units
5
Drivers
0
Inspections
Vehicle OOS
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-314787 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
Flags · 3
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.
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
  • Not currently active with FMCSA
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC314787
Contract Carrier
Inactive

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
648636
MC Number
MC-314787
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 28, 2013
FMCSA Registration
July 2, 1996
Authority Reinstated
September 23, 2013
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2012)

Contact Information

Address
7723 Clinton Hwy, Powell, TN 37849
Owner / Officer
Johnny L Denton

Cargo Types

General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayOther Cargo

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
September 23, 2013REINSTATEDContract Carrier
September 11, 2012INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
September 14, 2011INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
September 17, 2007INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
September 18, 2006INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
September 21, 2005GRANTEDContract Carrier
October 25, 2004INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
November 4, 2003INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
August 19, 2013CONTRACTOn Record
August 19, 2005CONTRACTOn Record

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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026. Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.

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