Malones Transportation LLC
USDOT 4314171 · MC-1682094 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Malones Transportation LLC is a company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 110 power units and 116 drivers, which ranks it #94 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 42 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 14.3% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.9 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Malones Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4314171 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1682094 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 800 South Gay Street Ste 700, Knoxville, TN 37929 |
| Phone | (423) 672-3477 |
| First registered | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4314171.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 110 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 65 | 0 |
- 1.05 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.6 trailers per tractor.
- 6,489,753 miles reported for 2025 – about 58,998 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 116 CDL drivers; 116 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 | Malones Transportation LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.8% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 47% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 14.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 448% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.9 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 80% lower than average |
| Inspections | 42 | 42 with a driver check, 18 with a vehicle check, 32 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Malones Transportation LLC?
Malones Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 4314171 and operating authority MC-1682094.
How many trucks does Malones Transportation LLC have?
It reports 110 power units (110 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 65 trailers, with 116 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 13, 2026).
Where is Malones Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Knoxville, Tennessee 37929.
What is the out-of-service rate of Malones Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 14.3% 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.