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Carrier profile · USDOT 938167 · MC505318 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Jerry Tipton

DBA Tipton & Son Trucking · Tazewell, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 626-5054
2
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1,500
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC505318
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Mar 2, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Geico Marine Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
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 FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
1,500 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
938167
MC / docket
MC-505318
Legal name
Jerry Tipton
DBA
Tipton & Son Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 6, 2001
Last MCS-150
Feb 16, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Jerry Tipton's USDOT number?

Jerry Tipton's USDOT number is 938167 and its docket number is MC505318.

Is Jerry Tipton authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Jerry Tipton's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Jerry Tipton's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 16, 2025.

What insurance does Jerry Tipton carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Geico Marine Insurance Company.

Where is Jerry Tipton located?

Jerry Tipton is located at 1940 Fugate Street, Tazewell, TN, 37879. Phone: (423) 626-5054.

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