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Freight Carrier · Athens, TN

RC TRANSPORT LLC

Name: RC TRANSPORT LLC
Address: 417 EAST AVENUE, ATHENS, TN, 37303, US
Telephone: (866) 936-2087

417 EAST AVENUE · Athens, TN 37303

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #807390
USDOT #2184394 USDOT Active

19
Power Units
21
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

RC TRANSPORT LLC is a Athens, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-807390 and their USDOT number is 2184394.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/15/2024 · last updated Jul 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/15/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 2,003,963 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: TN (14), AL (4), LA (3), GA (3), CT (1), AR (1), US (1), ND (1), SD (1), IN (1), NY (1), KY (1), +2 more. Home base: Athens, Tennessee.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
4
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.22 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.12 6 Vehicle Maintenance 11 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

34
Total
14
Clean
20
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 5

393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 8

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Hours of Service 9

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

RC TRANSPORT LLC
417 EAST AVENUE
ATHENS, TN 37303

Mailing Address

RC TRANSPORT LLC
456 COUNTY ROAD 264
NIOTA, TN 37826

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RC TRANSPORT LLC Indianapolis, IN	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	941775	2823186
RC TRANSPORT LLC Tempe, AZ	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	2	2	936337	2802490
RC TRANSPORT LLC Artesia, NM	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	84613	3114762
RC TRANSPORT LLC Dothan, AL	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	2	2	662960	1704509
RC TRANSPORT LLC Missouri Valley, IA	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	708683	2010281
RC TRANSPORT LLC Orlando, FL	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	930147	2556260
RC TRANSPORT LLC Kent, WA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	4	4	1023541	3251809
RC TRANSPORT LLC Buffalo, MN	USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER	0	—	1057825	3323186
RC TRANSPORT LLC Townsend, DE	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	1070921	3350158
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RC TRANSPORT LLC Hesperia, CA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	1	2	1384212	3823289
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RC TRANSPORT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 5

Unsafe Driving 8

Hours of Service 9

Vehicle Maintenance 6

Locations

Location on Map

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