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Carrier profile · USDOT 502997 · MC721683 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lewis Purcell

DBA Purcell's Wrecker Service · Leoma, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1992
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor Vehicles
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (931) 242-4481
1
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
9,000
Annual miles
34 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
MC721683
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. Mar 1, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Annual mileage
9,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
502997
MC / docket
MC-721683
Legal name
Lewis Purcell
DBA
Purcell's Wrecker Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 2, 1992
Last MCS-150
Feb 3, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Lewis Purcell's USDOT number?

Lewis Purcell's USDOT number is 502997 and its docket number is MC721683.

Is Lewis Purcell authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Lewis Purcell's safety record?

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

How big is Lewis Purcell's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 3, 2025.

What insurance does Lewis Purcell carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp.

Where is Lewis Purcell located?

Lewis Purcell is located at 112 Old Jackson Highway, Leoma, TN, 38468. Phone: (931) 242-4481.

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