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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Chocolate Elegance
DOT 4177779 · Kingsport, TN
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Chocolate Elegance (DOT 4177779) is a Tennessee-based interstate carrier headquartered in Kingsport, TN. As of June 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history 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 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Paul Vowell
Operating as: Chocolate Elegance
DOT Number4177779
MC Number—
Street1420 STONE DR STE I
City / StateKingsport, TN 37660-4131
Phone4233847285
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age2 yr 4 mo
MCS-150 filed11/04/2025
Company officerPaul Dean Vowell
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
2 yr 4 mo
Since 2024
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1420 STONE DR STE I, Kingsport, TN, 37660-4131 · Open in Maps →
1420 STONE DR STE I, KINGSPORT, TN, 37660-4131Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJan 2024
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 Paul Vowell authorized to operate?

Paul Vowell'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 Paul Vowell's safety record?

Paul Vowell does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Paul Vowell operate?

Paul Vowell operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Paul Vowell insured?

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

Has Paul Vowell had any risk indicators?

Paul Vowell has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Paul Vowell?

Paul Vowell's DOT number is 4177779. 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). Chocolate Elegance Safety Record, DOT 4177779. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4177779
MLA
"Chocolate Elegance Safety Record, DOT 4177779." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4177779
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