Morristown Driver's Service INC
Morristown, TN
DBA: MDS
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
234
Power Units
210
Drivers
FMCSA since 1984 (41 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since November 1984. Based in Morristown, TN, they operate a fleet of 234 power units with 210 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Movers, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Morristown Driver's Service INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 101 | 133 | 0 | 234 |
| Trailers | 475 | 0 | 0 | 475 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Morristown Driver's Service INC is authorized to transport the following 12 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 210
MCS-150 Mileage: 19,125,546 miles (2025)
Driver Information
210
Total Drivers
210
CDL Drivers
210
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC
184 trucks and 219 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 24, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Great Dane Trailers, Peterbilt, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 218 SEMI-TRAILER, 180 TRUCK TRACTOR, 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 218 | 54% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 180 | 45% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (219 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 218 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Great Dane | 190 |
| Utility Trailer | 14 |
| Wabash | 5 |
| Grdn | 2 |
| GD | 1 |
| Ceni | 1 |
| Standard | 1 |
| Champion H | 1 |
| Grer | 1 |
| Othr | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| UNK | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 217 |
| 53 ft | 115 |
| 52 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 216 |
| 6 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (11 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Trailers | 198 | 49% |
| Peterbilt | 166 | 41% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 14 | 3% |
| International | 7 | 2% |
| Freightliner | 6 | 1% |
| Wabash | 4 | 1% |
| Kenworth | 3 | 1% |
| Great Dane | 2 | 0% |
| Kentucky | 1 | 0% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 0% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8591HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 409223T | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| R8192HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| V7038HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| U662759 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| V2538HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 149174T | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| K9207HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| U818902 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| R0311HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| U429238 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| W5474HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| U309952 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| P8819HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| U818943 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| U8259HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 574800T | TN | Standard SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| T5912HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| R0315HY | TN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| U309884 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: TN (381) · UK (19) · IN (1) · SC (1) · NC (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 403)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
306
Inspections
24 months
228
Violations
Total found
47
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+5.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/20/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/19/2026 | AR | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | KY | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 07/08/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | SC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/13/2026 | TN | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | TN | Full | 3 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 306 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA250148 | $1 Million | 08/01/2025 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190163 | 08/01/2019 | 08/05/2020 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240142 | 08/01/2024 | 08/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230131 | 08/01/2023 | 08/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220135 | 08/01/2022 | 08/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210137 | 08/01/2021 | 08/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200152 | 08/01/2020 | 08/01/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190163 | 08/01/2019 | 08/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180142 | 08/01/2018 | 08/01/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190163 | 08/01/2019 | 08/01/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170140 | 08/01/2017 | 08/01/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA100139 | 05/22/2011 | 08/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H720000357 | 08/01/2000 | 08/01/2001 | CANCEL | |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TPC1000005 | 08/01/2000 | 08/01/2001 | CANCEL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-151-276878-02 | 08/01/1997 | 08/01/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT215127687801 | 08/01/1997 | 08/01/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TP460196 | 10/04/1993 | 08/01/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 22603 | 03/02/1994 | 08/01/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT2-151-276878-01 | 08/01/1997 | 08/01/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-010043 | 08/01/2001 | 05/22/2011 | CANCEL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-010027 | 08/01/2001 | 05/05/2011 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
25
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
4
Injuries
24
Tow-Aways
25 FMCSA-recordable · 24 state-recordable
Of 25 reported crashes: 6 in adverse weather · 7 on adverse road surfaces · 9 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | TN | WHITE PINE, TN | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/15/2026 | IL | CHICAGO, IL | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Dark — lit |
| 02/09/2026 | GA | NORCROSS, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Dark — lit |
| 02/07/2026 | PA | WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Blowing sand, soil, dirt or snow · Wet · Dark — unlit |
| 01/30/2026 | NC | HIGH POINT, NC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/02/2025 | OH | MONTGOMERY, OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Snow · Snow · Dark — unlit |
| 11/05/2025 | GA | NORCROSS, GA | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | Dry · Dark — lit |
| 11/03/2025 | TN | CLARKSVILLE, TN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 10/13/2025 | TN | KNOXVILLE, TN | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 08/24/2025 | AL | SCOTTSBORO, AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/13/2025 | KY | FLORENCE, KY | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 07/02/2025 | TN | NASHVILLE, TN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 07/01/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 4 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/05/2025 | GA | MARIETTA, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 03/18/2025 | UT | PARK VALLEY, UT | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Severe crosswinds · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/07/2025 | GA | MORROW, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/19/2025 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Snow · Daylight |
| 01/30/2025 | AL | HUNTSVILLE, AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
| 01/23/2025 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 01/09/2025 | IN | LAFAYETTE, IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 01/06/2025 | VA | VA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Snow · Snow · Daylight |
| 11/11/2024 | NC | GREENSBORO, NC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/30/2024 | TN | BULLS GAP, TN | 2 | 1 | 0 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 09/30/2024 | GA | DULUTH, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 09/18/2024 | PA | KLINE TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Movers, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC's authority currently active?
MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC been in business?
MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since November 1984, making their authority approximately 41 years, 8 months old.
Where is MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC located?
MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC is physically located at 5520 JEFFREY LANE, MORRISTOWN, TN 37813.
Roadside Inspection History 306 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC has been inspected 306 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TN, KY, NC. Out of these, 38 inspections (about 12%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 22 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-20 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-19 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-08 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | SC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-13 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-01 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-31 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-13 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 306 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
162 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MORRISTOWN DRIVER'S SERVICE INC, of which 41 (25%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 93 | 39 |
| Unsafe Driving | 49 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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