Priority Coach INC
Powell, TN
Profile data updated May 9, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
10
Power Units
16
Drivers
FMCSA since 2017 (8 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PRIORITY COACH INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since December 2017. Based in Powell, TN, they operate a fleet of 10 power units with 16 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Passenger.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Priority Coach INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Coach | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Priority Coach INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 16
MCS-150 Mileage: 381,048 miles (2025)
Driver Information
16
Total Drivers
16
CDL Drivers
16
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PRIORITY COACH INC
4 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Nov 18, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Motor Coach Industries, Van Hool. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR COACH | 4 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Coach Industries | 3 | 75% |
| Van Hool | 1 | 25% |
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
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
Excellent
Clean safety record
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
1
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | US | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/18/2025 | US | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/18/2025 | US | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/25/2025 | NC | Full | 1 | ✓ |
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.
Is Priority Coach INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PRIORITY COACH INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PRIORITY COACH INC is inferred to operate: Passenger.
Is PRIORITY COACH INC's authority currently active?
PRIORITY COACH INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PRIORITY COACH INC been in business?
PRIORITY COACH INC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2017, making their authority approximately 8 years, 7 months old.
Where is PRIORITY COACH INC located?
PRIORITY COACH INC is physically located at 2628 CLINTON HWY, POWELL, TN 37849.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PRIORITY COACH INC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in US, NC. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2 — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | US | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-18 | US | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-18 | US | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-25 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 1 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
Other Carriers Registered at This Address (3)
These carriers list the same physical street, city, and state in FMCSA's public database. Shared addresses commonly reflect legitimate co-located businesses, multi-fleet owners, or registered-agent services. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
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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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC Scores
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System assigns percentile scores (0–100) across seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower percentiles indicate better safety performance compared to similar carriers. Data from FMCSA SMS public dataset, refreshed monthly.
Unsafe Driving
Hours-of-Service
Driver Fitness
Controlled Substances
Vehicle Maintenance
How to read these scores: Percentile rankings compare this carrier against similar carriers (by fleet size and operation type). A score of 25 means this carrier is safer than 75% of peers in that category. A score of 85 means only 15% of peers performed worse. FMCSA flags a BASIC as "alert" when the carrier exceeds intervention thresholds — these warrant direct verification with FMCSA.
Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System → · Pass class: AB · Total inspections in 24-mo window: 4
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