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MITCHELL TRANSPORT INC
Dresden, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 717740 · MC 330536
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-330536 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
2.9% OOS · 58 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 58 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC330536
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZM3950
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
717740
MC Number
MC-330536
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 6, 1997
Authority Granted
January 22, 1998
Annual Mileage
2,149,834 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
304 Old Sr 118, Dresden, TN 38225
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John E Mitchell
Officer 2
James E Mitchell
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProducePaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
58
Driver Inspections
50
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving20
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
2.9% of 34 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
6th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
1 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 35 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 35 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 35 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 35 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 1, 2025 | AL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| July 26, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN20
IL5
KY4
GA3
AL2
AR2
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (52)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~32
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
32
Tractor
20
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5KSKK5291 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0623NJ421369 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGGLDR7HSHK9904 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGGLDR9HSHK9905 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSUN3351 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR0LLLW8985 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLX6659 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5NLMZ4116 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0623NJ421372 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625LJ163241 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 52 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625RJ612443 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XKJ133117 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4LL185849 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD61GSGV1842 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSVG8590 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSUX1273 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7KSKK5292 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSMZ5068 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSUK6030 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324JS778426 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XDB378827 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR6SLWE7920 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR8SLWE7921 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620RJ612446 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0623LJ163240 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627LJ163242 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627NJ421374 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629RJ612445 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P062XNJ421370 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621KJ133118 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621KJ133121 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623KJ133119 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0629HJ659747 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XKJ133120 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2DL760810 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2LL186658 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3LL186636 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4CL726818 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5LL191269 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6LL185173 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7CL729714 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7LL186039 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8DL760519 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9CL736146 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXCL736155 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXLL186584 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Wabash Smooth Side Semi-Can | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532T9TL291270 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR3HSHN3090 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7JSJM4555 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSVG7470 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXPSUK6031 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZDR0TDWR4195 | 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 (58)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2026 | 7860001436 | ROCKPORT AR | III | 1 | — | REPUBLIC DOOR FRAMES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR5NLMZ4116 1GR1P0627LJ163242 |
TN G2654HY TN 033286T |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | I037J90110 | CLARKSVILLE TN | III | — | — | CHR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR5KSKK5291 1JJV532DXCL736155 |
TN X0716HY ME 288682Y |
| July 17, 2026 | 1353000860 | CARTERSVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | KRATON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8NSMZ5068 1GR1P0620RJ612446 |
TN U2501HY TN 440314T |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | 0006886925 | MARION NC | III | 1 | — | REDIFORM | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GDAN |
1FUJHHDR0LLLW8985 N/A |
TN L3373HY TN 191856T |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | 4500000038 | MOREHEAD, KY | I | — | — | CARLINA PRECISION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR9PSUN3351 1JJV532D7CL729714 |
TN S0003HY ME 356700Z |
| March 24, 2026 | 1276000511 | LITHIA SPRINGS GA | III | — | — | VGP HOLDINGS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR5NLMZ4116 1GRAP0621KJ133121 |
TN G2654HY TN U969143 |
| February 20, 2026 | V262228584 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | 1 | 1 | FRIT INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9PSUN3351 1GR1P0625LJ163241 |
TN S0003HY TN 033285T |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| January 23, 2026 | I036320078 | SMYRNA TN | III | 1 | — | THE BAZAAR INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3BHJBZDR0TDWR4195 1GR1P0623NJ421372 |
TN V9974HY TN 191853T |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 23, 2026 | I034P10105 | ADAMSVILLE TN | II | 2 | — | LEGGETT & PLATT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDR5LLLX6659 1JJV532D5LL191269 |
TN P659HY ME 431241Y |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| January 23, 2026 | I036A90993 | MT. JULIET TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDRXPSUK6031 1JJV532D6LL185173 |
TN R2062HY ME 433728Z |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NIDEC | 2 | October 28, 2025 |
| REPUBLIC DOORS & FRAMES | 2 | June 10, 2024 |
| REPUBLIC DOOR FRAMES | 1 | September 6, 2026 |
| CHR | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| KRATON | 1 | July 17, 2026 |
| REDIFORM | 1 | June 19, 2026 |
| CARLINA PRECISION | 1 | June 12, 2026 |
| VGP HOLDINGS LLC | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| FRIT INDUSTRIES | 1 | February 20, 2026 |
| LEGGETT & PLATT | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| THE BAZAAR INC | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| HILLDRUP CO. INC | 1 | January 5, 2026 |
24 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 2, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 10, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 31, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 26, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 6, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 30, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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