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TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC

6803 WARD RD · Millington, TN 38053

Authorized: Property
(305) 206-3095 Tap to call
  • MC #536134
  • USDOT #1416745 USDOT Active
  • 99
    Power Units
  • 153
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC is a Millington, TN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Tennessee. This company has 99 truck(s) in their fleet and 153 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-536134 and their USDOT number is 1416745.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/03/2026 · last updated Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 20,000,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

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

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

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.57 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 9 Vehicle Maintenance 4.6 32 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.3 2

Inspection Summary

  • 106
    Total
  • 52
    Clean
  • 54
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 64 unique codes

Critical 24

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 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 depth1× SW 8
  • 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 component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Rotor (disc) cracked more than 75 percent of the friction surface completely through the rotor or completely through a solid rotor or completely through a structural support1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× 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 certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-VLRBVan/OT Trailers - Lower rail broken with complete separation in bay area1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× 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 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 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
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× 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.3× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC
6803 WARD RD
MILLINGTON, TN 38053
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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