Carrier profile · USDOT 489834 · MC712396 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Thomas Hickman

DBA Paul's Auto Parts · Soddy Daisy, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1992
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor Vehicles
3
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
32K
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

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

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC712396
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 8, 2024Liability (BIPD) · The Peninsula Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Annual mileage
32,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
489834
MC / docket
MC-712396
Legal name
Thomas Hickman
DBA
Paul's Auto Parts
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 6, 1992
Last MCS-150
Oct 26, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (423) 842-0787
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 Thomas Hickman's USDOT number?

Thomas Hickman's USDOT number is 489834 and its docket number is MC712396.

Is Thomas Hickman authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Thomas Hickman's safety record?

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

How big is Thomas Hickman's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 26, 2024.

What insurance does Thomas Hickman carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with The Peninsula Insurance Company.

Where is Thomas Hickman located?

Thomas Hickman is located at 8372 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379. Phone: (423) 842-0787.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.