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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Carpenter Bus LLC
DOT 1521968 · Franklin, TN
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Carpenter Bus LLC (DOT 1521968) is a Tennessee-based interstate carrier headquartered in Franklin, TN. As of June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Carpenter Bus LLC
DOT Number1521968
MC Number—
Street132 ROYAL OAKS BLVD
City / StateFranklin, TN 37067
Phone6153762287
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed08/02/2024
Company officerHenry Headden
Power units176
Total drivers17
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
176
Fleet
Drivers
17
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
3
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 11 mo
Since 2006
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (33%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/29/2024SDIII00Pass
5/29/2024SDIII00Pass
6/23/2025ALI00Pass
Crash History
3 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—KY01Y
—TX00Y
—KY00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
132 ROYAL OAKS BLVD, Franklin, TN, 37067 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carpenter Bus LLC authorized to operate?

Carpenter Bus LLC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Carpenter Bus LLC's safety record?

Carpenter Bus LLC has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 3 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Carpenter Bus LLC operate?

Carpenter Bus LLC operates 176 power units with approximately 17 drivers.

Is Carpenter Bus LLC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Carpenter Bus LLC had any risk indicators?

Carpenter Bus LLC has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Carpenter Bus LLC?

Carpenter Bus LLC's DOT number is 1521968. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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