HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2781258-machale-mitchell/ · Checked 2026-10-19 00:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
MACHALE MITCHELL
Doing business as MACHALES TOWING
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Tennessee average 23.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (931) 625-5906, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1320491.
- 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) | MC1320491 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP Policy CA872058792 · BMC-35 | $750,000 | Jun 9, 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
2 of 5 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
0 of 6 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2025 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2025 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 12, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 22, 2024 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 30, 2024 | TN | 1 | 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
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 3 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 | 2 | 1 | 100.0% | 64.1% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1100 lbs. or less Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B1C | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2781258 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1320491 |
| Legal name | MACHALE MITCHELL |
| DBA name | MACHALES TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 40,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 13, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 24, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about MACHALE MITCHELL
What does MACHALE MITCHELL's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MACHALE MITCHELL (MC1320491), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MACHALE MITCHELL is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MACHALE MITCHELL?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2781258. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (931) 625-5906, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1320491, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (931) 625-5906
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACHALE'S TOWING Carrier |
Fayetteville, TN | 6476571 | MC73935846 | 3 | Inactive Current · Motus |
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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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