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Carrier profile · USDOT 931069 · MC598374 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Jeffrey Widener

DBA Groundhog Transportation · Bluff City, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLiquids/GasesChemicalsPaper Products
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 217-8625
1
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC598374
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 11, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLiquids/GasesChemicalsPaper Products
Annual mileage
80,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
931069
MC / docket
MC-1183075, MC-598374
Legal name
Jeffrey Widener
DBA
Groundhog Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 2, 2001
Last MCS-150
Jan 13, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Jeffrey Widener's USDOT number?

Jeffrey Widener's USDOT number is 931069 and its docket number is MC598374.

Is Jeffrey Widener authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Jeffrey Widener's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Jeffrey Widener's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 13, 2025.

What insurance does Jeffrey Widener carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp.

Where is Jeffrey Widener located?

Jeffrey Widener is located at 326 Tennessee Ave, Bluff City, TN, 37618. Phone: (423) 217-8625.

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