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Carrier profile · USDOT 238649 · MC457848 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John R Carnes

DBA Clinton Highway Wrecker Service · Powell, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1983
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedMotor Vehicles
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (865) 947-7009
3
Power units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
11K
Annual miles
43 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1994)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC457848
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 22, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Donegal Mutual Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Annual mileage
10,715 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
238649
MC / docket
MC-457848
Legal name
John R Carnes
DBA
Clinton Highway Wrecker Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 5, 1983
Last MCS-150
Jul 18, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 John R Carnes's USDOT number?

John R Carnes's USDOT number is 238649 and its docket number is MC457848.

Is John R Carnes authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John R Carnes's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is John R Carnes's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 18, 2024.

What insurance does John R Carnes carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Donegal Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is John R Carnes located?

John R Carnes is located at 3361 Clinton Highway, Powell, TN, 37849. Phone: (865) 947-7009.

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