Foggy Mountain Transfer LLC Safety Record

DOT# 1212780 · Niota, TN 37826 · 4235069390

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Foggy Mountain Transfer LLC (DOT# 1212780) in Niota, Tennessee has 21 inspections on record with 34 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

21 Inspections
14.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
13 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3%
Carrier: 14.3% (3 of 21) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 14.3%
Carrier: 14.3% (3 of 21) National: 6.4%
52% OOS rate better than 52% of carriers in Tennessee
25% crash rate better than 25% of carriers in Tennessee

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

34 total violations across 21 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
5
Unsafe Driving
19
Hours of Service
7
Driver Fitness
2
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 6 states: GA, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN
Level 1: 1 (5%) Level 2: 1 (5%) Level 3: 19 (90%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 NC 3 0 0
02/19/2026 NC 3 0 0
01/13/2026 SC 3 0 1
01/07/2026 TN 3 0 0
11/16/2025 TN 3 0 0
07/28/2025 GA 3 0 0
06/23/2025 GA 3 0 0
05/05/2025 KY 1 3 1
04/30/2025 GA 3 0 1
04/09/2025 MD 2 0 0
07-JAN-26 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
07-JAN-26 TN 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC779702
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Canal Insurance Co. $750 02/27/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 13
Drivers 11
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 02/19/2004
MCS-150 Filed 20240814 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 417,075
Address 282 County Road 316, Niota, TN 37826