HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/252487-morristown-drivers-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC
Doing business as MDS
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (423) 581-6048, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC177575.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC177575 | — | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy CA260144 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
34 of 126 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
1 of 303 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 76,674 vehicle and 133,842 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
145 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 40 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 208 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 82 | 38 | 56.6% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 44 | 0 | 30.3% | 18.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 0 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 18 | 17 |
| 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 | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 8 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| 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 · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 4 | 4 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Remington, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | White Pine, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Norcross, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | West Hanover Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | High Point, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Montgomery, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Norcross, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Clarksville, TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 252487 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC177575 |
| Legal name | MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC |
| DBA name | MDS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 234 |
| Drivers | 210 |
| Annual mileage | 19,125,546 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 13, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 7, 1984 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 27, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC
What does MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC177575: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE 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 MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 252487. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (423) 581-6048, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC177575, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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