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MICHAEL T KYTE
DBA: Michael Kyte Trucking
Butler, TN
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 968396 · MC 410872
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-410872 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC410872
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA983185505
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
968396
MC Number
MC-410872
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 18, 2001
Authority Reinstated
February 13, 2012
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2010)
Contact Information
Address
168 Doe Creek Rd, Butler, TN 37640
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Kyte
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC2
TN2
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Container Chassis
1
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1C4827XE26702 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Monon | Container Chassis · 48 ft | 1NNC04828RM227079 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1S12GC484WB722634 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9XXVJ729500 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X8RD354263 | 1 | — |
| 2001 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAMR11C009742 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | 0006885770 | MARS HILL NC | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MONON |
1XKADR9XXVJ729500 1NNC04828RM227079 |
TN S3960HY IN PF59979 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | 0006873947 | 9MM WB, NC | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOU |
2HSCNAMR11C009742 1DW1C4827XE26702 |
TN TEMP TN PB96419 |
| 393.100B | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | I034120084 | FLAG POND TN | III | — | — | OMNI SOURCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XP5DB8X8RD354263 1S12GC484WB722634 |
TN U1282HY IN P999879 |
| March 13, 2024 | I038800204 | KINGSPORT TN | II | 1 | — | OMNISOURCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UNPUBLISHE |
1FUPDDYB1TH570300 1E1U2Z2808RH42463 |
TN S0494HY IN P226246 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 10, 2023 | TEPK000389 | STATE ROUTE, TN | III | 1 | — | TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNK |
1XKADR9XXVJ729500 1DW1C48221E479996 |
TN S3960HY IN P708217 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OMNI SOURCE | 2 | December 12, 2025 |
| TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLING | 1 | November 10, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2012 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 4, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 15, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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