Freight Carrier/shipper · Kenton, TN

JAMES PETT J P TRANSPORT

300 N POPLAR ST · Kenton, TN 38233

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #421081
  • USDOT #989431 USDOT Active
  • 17
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JAMES PETT J P TRANSPORT is a Kenton, TN freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-421081 and their USDOT number is 989431.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/25/2026 · last updated Oct 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name WHEEL WHEELS TRUCKING INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/25/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 33,204 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • U.S. Mail
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: TN (8), MO (4), MS (4), TX (4), AR (3), MD (1), IN (1), OH (1). Home base: Kenton, Tennessee.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.47 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 3 Vehicle Maintenance 7.17 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 26
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 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
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JAMES PETT J P TRANSPORT
300 N POPLAR ST
KENTON, TN 38233
Mailing Address
WHEEL WHEELS TRUCKING INC
P O BOX 99
KENTON, TN 38233

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