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Freight Carrier/shipper · Sparta, TN

SCOTTS AUTO SALVAGE AND SALES

Name: SCOTTS AUTO SALVAGE AND SALES
Address: 5840 ROBERTS MATHEWS HIGHWAY, SPARTA, TN, 38583, US
Telephone: (931) 738-8337

5840 ROBERTS MATHEWS HIGHWAY · Sparta, TN 38583

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #979439
USDOT #1128724 USDOT Active

12
Power Units
20
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

SCOTTS AUTO SALVAGE AND SALES is a Sparta, TN freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-979439 and their USDOT number is 1128724.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/18/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name JODY KYLE SCOTT
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/18/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 288,900 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Building Materials
Mobile Homes
Machinery, Large Objects
Oilfield Equipment
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TN (16), GA (2), KY (1). Home base: Sparta, Tennessee.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.66 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.46 1 Vehicle Maintenance 18.32 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0.22 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

19
Total
5
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 54 unique codes

Critical 22

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BLHFHydraulic Any Observed Leaking Hydraulic Fluid1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.132C-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.132B-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 28

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× 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
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

SCOTTS AUTO SALVAGE AND SALES
5840 ROBERTS MATHEWS HIGHWAY
SPARTA, TN 38583

Mailing Address

JODY KYLE SCOTT
5840 ROBERTS MATTHEWS HWY
SPARTA, TN 38583

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