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Carrier profile · USDOT 2887090 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Stephen Dempsey

DBA Dempseys Towing Service · Whitwell, TN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2016
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor Vehicles
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 658-2298
3
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
14K
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

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

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

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Annual mileage
14,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2887090
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Stephen Dempsey
DBA
Dempseys Towing Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 5, 2016
Last MCS-150
Apr 28, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
Yes
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 3 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email 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 Stephen Dempsey's USDOT number?

Stephen Dempsey's USDOT number is 2887090.

Is Stephen Dempsey authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Stephen Dempsey's safety record?

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

How big is Stephen Dempsey's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 28, 2026.

Where is Stephen Dempsey located?

Stephen Dempsey is located at 14194 Highway 28, Whitwell, TN, 37397. Phone: (423) 658-2298.

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