Carrier profile · USDOT 1416745 · MC-536134 · Updated Jul 26, 2026

TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC

75 power unitsavg 8.3 yrNational · 25 statesMILLINGTON, TN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-536134 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkstempesttransportation.comFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
75Power units
65 observed · MCS-150
98Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(615) 964-1767Email dispatchronen@tempesttransportation.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 26, 2026

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration20 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo31.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
3 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Lessor pool

75 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.3 yr

Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

20 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC.

TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1416745) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 26, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 26, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 26, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 2026.

The carrier received 135 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 69 vehicle-level and 135 driver-level — across 25 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 2026.

The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 26, 2026.

It reports 75 power units and 95 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 9, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 10, 2012 in the federal record refreshed Jul 26, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 1416745, and its motor carrier number is MC-536134.

Is TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of Jul 26, 2026, TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC has a 31.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 142 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC operates 75 power units and 95 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC based?

TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC is based in MILLINGTON, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 25 states.

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