Freight Carrier · Sardis, TN

RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC

405 RUTH LN · Sardis, TN 38371-5160

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(731) 549-9402 Tap to call
  • MC #270603
  • USDOT #548572 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC is a Sardis, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-270603 and their USDOT number is 548572.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/08/2025 · last updated Oct 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/08/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 926,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: TN (8), KY (3), OH (2), MS (2), MO (1), AR (1), MI (1). Home base: Sardis, Tennessee.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.84 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.31 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 18
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 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
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× 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
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
405 RUTH LN
SARDIS, TN 38371-5160
Mailing Address
RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
405 RUTH LANE
SARDIS, TN 38371

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