TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1416745
MC Number
536134
Fleet Size
75
Total Drivers
95
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 13, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in MILLINGTON, Tennessee, operating 75 power units with 95 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 5.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 3 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 134 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Tennessee is 12.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.3% across 24,541 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
134
Total
66%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Polaris Insurance Company Risk Retention Group, Inc. — eff. Aug 1, 2026
Cargo
The Hanover Insurance Company — eff. Sep 17, 2009
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #1416745) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC has 134 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC operates 75 power units with 95 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC located?
TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC is based in MILLINGTON, Tennessee at 6803 WARD RD, 38053-7433. Phone: (615) 964-1767.
What are TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.2%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 31.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.