Almen Enterprises Towing LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3408502 · Kingsport, TN 37663-2896 · 4233611455

D

Below-average safety record — scored 70/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 01/12/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Almen Enterprises Towing LLC (DOT# 3408502) in Kingsport, Tennessee has 7 inspections on record with 10 violations and a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

7 Inspections
42.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
8 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 42.9%
Carrier: 42.9% (3 of 7) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 14.3%
Carrier: 14.3% (1 of 7) National: 6.4%
18% OOS rate better than 18% of carriers in Tennessee
9% crash rate better than 9% 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.

10 total violations across 7 inspections
4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (40%)
Vehicle Maintenance
5
Unsafe Driving
4
Driver Fitness
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 2 states: NC, TN
Level 1: 1 (14%) Level 2: 2 (29%) Level 3: 4 (57%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/12/2026 TN 3 0 1
02/10/2025 TN 3 0 0
08/01/2024 TN 3 0 0
01/22/2024 NC 2 0 0
12/07/2023 TN 3 0 0
09/21/2023 TN 2 1 0
08/04/2023 TN 1 2 0
1 injury crash
26-APR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
26-APR-24 TN 0 0 0
05-FEB-26 TN 0 1 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 MC1108184
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 Employers Mutual Casualty Co. $1,000 02/14/2026

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 8
Drivers 8
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/13/2020
MCS-150 Filed 20260204 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 80,000
Address 105 Quail Heights Ct, Kingsport, TN 37663-2896