JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE
AUTHORIZEDDBA: TENNESSEE WRECKER SPICER TOWING AND RECOVERY
USDOT
2877384
MC Number
965783
Fleet Size
5
Total Drivers
4
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE is a small interstate motor carrier based in HIXSON, Tennessee, operating 5 power units with 4 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 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 2 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 11.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.0% across 24,230 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
2
Total
100%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Feb 1, 2024
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE (USDOT #2877384) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE's safety record?
JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE has 2 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. 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 JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE operate?
JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE operates 5 power units with 4 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE transport hazardous materials?
No. JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE located?
JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE is based in HIXSON, Tennessee at 6714 MIDDLE VALLEY RD, 37343. Phone: (423) 842-7243.
What are JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE's out-of-service rates?
JAMES DAVID RATLEDGE's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, 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.