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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 3623437Decatur, TN

John Cantrell

DBA: Ames Recovery And Towing

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateDecatur, TN 37322

John Cantrell has a fleet of 4 power units and 3 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 3 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameJohn Cantrell
DBAAmes Recovery And Towing
DOT #3623437
MC #
CityDecatur
StateTennessee
ZIP37322
Authority age5 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/22/2025
Company officerJohn Cantrell
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
5 yr 1 mo
Since 2021

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 connections
✓ No revoked links
Shared officerActive

Location

16500 HWY 58, Decatur, TN, 37322

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Inspection history

3 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/28/2024TNLevel I00Pass
4/1/2025TNLevel I00Pass
4/1/2025TNLevel I00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
3 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3 (100%)
Controlled Substances
3 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 2021
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John Cantrell

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Cantrell authorized to operate?

John Cantrell'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 John Cantrell's safety record?

John Cantrell has 3 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does John Cantrell operate?

John Cantrell operates 4 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is John Cantrell insured?

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

Has John Cantrell had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for John Cantrell as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for John Cantrell?

John Cantrell's DOT number is 3623437. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). John Cantrell Safety Record, DOT 3623437. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3623437
MLA
"John Cantrell Safety Record, DOT 3623437." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3623437
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"John Cantrell Safety Record, DOT 3623437." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3623437
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