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Freight Carrier · Chattanooga, TN

PORTER WARNER INDUSTRIES LLC

Name: PORTER WARNER INDUSTRIES LLC
Address: 2 E 38TH ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37410-1423, US
Telephone: (423) 266-4735

2 E 38TH ST · Chattanooga, TN 37410-1423

Authorized: Property

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MC #155675
USDOT #182420 USDOT Active

8
Power Units
9
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PORTER WARNER INDUSTRIES LLC is a Chattanooga, TN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Tennessee. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-155675 and their USDOT number is 182420.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/18/2024 · last updated May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 10/18/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 435,988 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: AL (5), TX (4), SC (1). Home base: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.64 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.86 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

10
Total
4
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Critical 2

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
172.516(c)(1)Placard not securely affixed or attached1× OOS×1 SW 5

Unsafe Driving 2

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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 2

172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× SW 5
172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 2

393.50Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

PORTER WARNER INDUSTRIES LLC
2 E 38TH ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37410-1423

Mailing Address

PORTER WARNER INDUSTRIES LLC
P O BOX 2159
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409

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