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Freight Carrier/broker · Loudon, TN

PURDY BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC

Name: PURDY BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
Address: 199 COMMERCIAL PARK DRIVE, LOUDON, TN, 37774, US
Telephone: (865) 458-4642

199 COMMERCIAL PARK DRIVE · Loudon, TN 37774

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #165277
USDOT #181677 USDOT Active

61
Power Units
56
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

PURDY BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC is a Loudon, TN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 61 truck(s) in their fleet and 56 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-165277 and their USDOT number is 181677.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/12/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/12/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 10,387,450 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Meat
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

32 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
5
Injury
6
Tow
11
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.02 27 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.2 10 Vehicle Maintenance 6.32 41 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 1

Inspection Summary

178
Total
106
Clean
72
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 16

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 11

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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, other4× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× 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 wear3× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 10

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation3× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× 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.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PURDY BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
199 COMMERCIAL PARK DRIVE
LOUDON, TN 37774

Mailing Address

PURDY BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
PO BOX 39
LOUDON, TN 37774

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PURDY BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 16

Unsafe Driving 11

Vehicle Maintenance 28

Hours of Service 10

Locations

Location on Map

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