This carrier's authority is currently Inactive

The FMCSA records show this carrier does not have active operating authority. Information shown reflects the last known data.

Inactive Motor Carrier Interstate

John Waddell

Buchanan, TN

USDOT589 MCNone on file Registered1974 (52 yrs)

John Waddell is an inactive motor carrier based in Buchanan, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 589. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.

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At a glance

Operating status Inactive Not active — cannot legally haul under this USDOT

Safety rating Not rated No FMCSA compliance review yet — normal for small carriers

Vehicle out-of-service rate No data No roadside inspections in the last 24 months

Crashes (24 months) 0 No reportable crashes on record

For-hire authority None on file No MC/for-hire authority record — fine for private or intrastate carriers

Liability insurance Not required Only for-hire carriers file liability insurance with FMCSA

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Company

USDOT: 589
MC: None on file
Status: Inactive
Type: Motor Carrier
Operation: Interstate
Hazmat: No
Based in: Buchanan, TN
Registered: 1974 (52 yrs)

Fleet

Power units: —
Drivers: —
CDL drivers: —
Annual miles: —
Equipment: —

Safety (24 months)

Safety rating: Not rated
Inspections: 0
Vehicle OOS rate: —
Crashes: 0
Injury crashes: 0

What this FMCSA record shows

Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
40 other USDOT registrations list Buchanan, TN as their physical address.

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

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Not authorized to operate right now

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Not on any U.S. sanctions list

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No history of a revoked license

This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does JOHN WADDELL operate?

There is not enough FMCSA cargo or fleet data available to determine the specific equipment types operated by JOHN WADDELL.

Is JOHN WADDELL's authority currently active?

JOHN WADDELL's operating authority is currently listed as "Inactive" with the FMCSA. This means they may not be authorized to operate as a for-hire carrier.