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PREMIER SIGN COMPANY

1720 ED TEMPLE BOULEVARD · Nashville, TN 37208

Authorized: Property
(615) 687-4182 Tap to call
  • MC #393119
  • USDOT #907272 USDOT Active
  • 147
    Power Units
  • 138
    Drivers
  • Carrier/cargo Tank
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PREMIER SIGN COMPANY is a Nashville, TN freight carrier/cargo tank that is authorized for property in the state of Tennessee. This company has 147 truck(s) in their fleet and 138 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-393119 and their USDOT number is 907272.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/12/2026 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name TRI STAR TRANSPORT LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,656,756 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

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

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

Safety Record

23 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 11
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.56 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 1 Vehicle Maintenance 2 51 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 3

Inspection Summary

  • 204
    Total
  • 139
    Clean
  • 65
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 78 unique codes

Critical 27

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×7 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 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
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.834J2-HMBPHM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hazardous Materials 11

  • 180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required3× SW 7
  • 172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required.1× SW 5
  • 172.516A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces.1× SW 5
  • 172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).1× SW 5
  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
  • 172.519D3-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Upon visual examination, a color on a placard must fall within the color tolerances displayed on the appropriate Hazardous Materials Label and Placard Color Tolerance Chart (see 172.407(d)(4)).1× SW 5
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMRSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
  • 178.345-14A-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 general marking requirements.1× SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 35

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× 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
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× 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
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× 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
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Physical Address
PREMIER SIGN COMPANY
1720 ED TEMPLE BOULEVARD
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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