Tempest Transportation Inc
USDOT 1416745 · MC-536134 · Memphis, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Tempest Transportation Inc is a company based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 150 power units and 95 drivers, which ranks it #69 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 151 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 36.7% of vehicle inspections and 5.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 2.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tempest Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1416745 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-536134 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 6616 Kirby Center Cv, Memphis, TN 38115 |
| Phone | (615) 964-1767 |
| First registered | Sep 16, 2005 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1416745.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 80 | 0 |
- 0.63 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 11,000,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 73,333 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 85 CDL drivers; 65 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 15 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Tempest Transportation Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.7% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 95% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 103% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 41% lower than average |
| Inspections | 151 | 151 with a driver check, 79 with a vehicle check, 160 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 10, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tempest Transportation Inc?
Tempest Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1416745 and operating authority MC-536134.
How many trucks does Tempest Transportation Inc have?
It reports 150 power units (75 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 80 trailers, with 95 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 6, 2026).
Where is Tempest Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Memphis, Tennessee 38115.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tempest Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 36.7% of vehicle inspections and 5.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.