Freight Carrier · Knoxville, TN

THE H T HACKNEY CO INC

502 S GAY ST SUITE 300 · Knoxville, TN 37902

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(865) 546-1291 Tap to call
  • MC #146469
  • USDOT #342596 USDOT Active
  • 719
    Power Units
  • 651
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THE H T HACKNEY CO INC is a Knoxville, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 719 truck(s) in their fleet and 651 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-146469 and their USDOT number is 342596.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/17/2025 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/17/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 25,508,732 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 21 states over the past 24 months: KY (87), TN (72), NC (71), SC (40), FL (39), AL (35), WV (29), GA (29), IN (25), IL (23), MO (21), VA (19), +9 more. Home base: Knoxville, Tennessee.

Safety Record

86 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 13
    Injury
  • 34
    Tow
  • 49
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.49 97 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.14 19 Vehicle Maintenance 3.87 102 Drugs / Alcohol 0.03 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.14 9

Inspection Summary

  • 560
    Total
  • 353
    Clean
  • 207
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 128 unique codes

Critical 47

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 390.3E-DACDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×2 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×9 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV16× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 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-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit25× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation13× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver 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
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 56

  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing SW 7
  • 393.207C-SLSBSuspension - Leaf spring broken. SW 7
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt16× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 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
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPB-SPRBrake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
THE H T HACKNEY CO INC
502 S GAY ST SUITE 300
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902
Mailing Address
THE H T HACKNEY CO INC
P O BOX 238
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901

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