Freight Carrier · Speedwell, TN

COOL BREEZE EXPRESS

260 HURST RD · Speedwell, TN 37870

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(423) 592-0518 Tap to call
  • MC #1563010
  • USDOT #4098631 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

COOL BREEZE EXPRESS is a Speedwell, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1563010 and their USDOT number is 4098631.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/12/2024 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name NICHOLAS KNIAT
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/12/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

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

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 15 1 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 9 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 4
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 3
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
COOL BREEZE EXPRESS
260 HURST RD
SPEEDWELL, TN 37870
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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