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Carrier profile · USDOT 968396 · MC410872 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael T Kyte

DBA Michael Kyte Trucking · Butler, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberGarbage/RefuseGravel, Dirt
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 768-3704
3
Power units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
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 2 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
2
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
MC410872
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. Jun 30, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp · $750,000

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
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberGarbage/RefuseGravel, Dirt
Annual mileage
1 mi (2010)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
968396
MC / docket
MC-410872
Legal name
Michael T Kyte
DBA
Michael Kyte Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 18, 2001
Last MCS-150
Mar 24, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Michael T Kyte's USDOT number?

Michael T Kyte's USDOT number is 968396 and its docket number is MC410872.

Is Michael T Kyte authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Michael T Kyte'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 Michael T Kyte's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 24, 2025.

What insurance does Michael T Kyte carry?

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

Where is Michael T Kyte located?

Michael T Kyte is located at 168 Doe Creek Rd, Butler, TN, 37640. Phone: (423) 768-3704.

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