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Carrier profile · USDOT 814431 · MC361665 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

William Edwards

DBA Smokey Mountain Express · Madisonville, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMeatRefrigerated FoodMedical Supplies and
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 442-3950
5
Power units
5
Drivers
9
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
522K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 11.1% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
11.1%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 9 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal0 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 1.91 per 1M mi
Total inspections
9
Driver inspections
9
Vehicle inspections
3
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
MC361665
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jul 22, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated FoodMedical Supplies and
Annual mileage
522,256 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
814431
MC / docket
MC-361665
Legal name
William Edwards
DBA
Smokey Mountain Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 9, 1999
Last MCS-150
Apr 1, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is William Edwards's USDOT number?

William Edwards's USDOT number is 814431 and its docket number is MC361665.

Is William Edwards authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is William Edwards's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 9 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 11.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is William Edwards's fleet?

5 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 1, 2026.

What insurance does William Edwards carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is William Edwards located?

William Edwards is located at 160 Warren St, Madisonville, TN, 37354. Phone: (423) 442-3950.

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