HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1416745-tempest-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average36.8% vs Tennessee average 23.5%.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (615) 964-1767, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC536134.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC536134 | — | The Hanover Insurance Company Policy IHZ 6387208 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Sep 17, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC536134 | — | Polaris Insurance Company Risk Retention Group, Inc. Policy PIC20260039 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
32 of 87 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
8 of 163 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | LA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | MO | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
160 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 46 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 236 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 98 | 36 | 61.3% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 | 19.4% | 18.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 24 | 4 | 15.0% | 13.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 6 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 8 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 7 | 7 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 5 | 5 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 3 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Dorrance Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Gilbertville, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Harrison (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1416745 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC536134 |
| Legal name | TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 150 |
| Drivers | 95 |
| Annual mileage | 11,000,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 10, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 16, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodOtherFlowers, Crops, Produce
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC
What does TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC536134: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1416745. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (615) 964-1767, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC536134, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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