Morristown Driver's Service Inc
USDOT 252487 · MC-177575 · Morristown, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Morristown Driver's Service Inc (dba MDS) is a corporation based in Morristown, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 234 power units and 210 drivers, which ranks it #48 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 303 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 25.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% 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 24 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 24 tow-away), or 10.3 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Morristown Driver's Service Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | MDS |
| USDOT number | 252487 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-177575 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5520 Jeffrey Lane, Morristown, TN 37813 |
| Phone | (423) 581-6048 |
| First registered | Nov 7, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 252487.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 101 | 133 | 0 |
| Trailers | 475 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 19,125,546 miles reported for 2025 – about 81,733 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 81% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 210 CDL drivers; 175 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 35 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 | Morristown Driver's Service | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.8% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 37% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 87% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.3 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 129% higher than average |
| Inspections | 303 | 303 with a driver check, 128 with a vehicle check, 145 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 13, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Morristown Driver's Service Inc?
Morristown Driver's Service Inc is registered with USDOT number 252487 and operating authority MC-177575.
How many trucks does Morristown Driver's Service Inc have?
It reports 234 power units (234 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 475 trailers, with 210 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 27, 2026).
Where is Morristown Driver's Service Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Morristown, Tennessee 37813.
What is the out-of-service rate of Morristown Driver's Service Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% 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.