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DHS EXPRESS INC

887 MITCHELL ROAD · Kingsport, TN 37663

Authorized: Property
(423) 349-4253 Tap to call
  • MC #259711
  • USDOT #418881 USDOT Active
  • 9
    Power Units
  • 9
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DHS EXPRESS INC is a Kingsport, TN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Tennessee. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-259711 and their USDOT number is 418881.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/05/2026 · last updated May 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 800,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — home base

Home base   Based in Kingsport, Tennessee. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.85 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 11.44 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 18
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DHS EXPRESS INC
887 MITCHELL ROAD
KINGSPORT, TN 37663
Mailing Address
DHS EXPRESS INC
887 MITCHELL ROAD
KINSPORT, TN 37663

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