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Freight Carrier · Chattanooga, TN

TENNESSEE EXPRESS LLC

Name: TENNESSEE EXPRESS LLC
Address: 5959 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 219, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37421, US
Telephone: (423) 668-0011

5959 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 219 · Chattanooga, TN 37421

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #405202
USDOT #942944 USDOT Active

14
Power Units
15
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TENNESSEE EXPRESS LLC is a Chattanooga, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-405202 and their USDOT number is 942944.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/30/2026 · last updated Oct 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 100,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Chemicals
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: CA (4), TX (1), NC (1), NV (1), LA (1), OR (1). Home base: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Safety Record

Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.5 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

9
Total
5
Clean
4
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 5 unique codes

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 3

393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TENNESSEE EXPRESS LLC
5959 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 219
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421

Mailing Address

TENNESSEE EXPRESS LLC
PO BOX 74
OOLTEWAH, TN 37363

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