Freight Carrier · Chattanooga, TN

UNITED QUALITY SERVICES INC

3500 N HAWTHORNE ST STE# 161 · Chattanooga, TN 37406

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(423) 541-4128 Tap to call
  • MC #101948
  • USDOT #3145533 USDOT Active
  • 15
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

UNITED QUALITY SERVICES INC is a Chattanooga, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-101948 and their USDOT number is 3145533.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/25/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/25/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,325,914 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: CA (25), TN (7), AR (6), NV (4), AZ (3), TX (3), GA (3), NM (2), UT (2), NE (1), MO (1), OK (1), +1 more. Home base: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated 10 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.86 4 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.18 6 Vehicle Maintenance 5.33 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.41 3

Inspection Summary

  • 59
    Total
  • 29
    Clean
  • 30
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
UNITED QUALITY SERVICES INC
3500 N HAWTHORNE ST STE# 161
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map