Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory following a compliance review.
USE WITH CAUTION
Multiple concerns detected — enhanced vetting required.
JOHN L ARMITAGE CO is a well-established small for-hire carrier (4 units, 4 drivers) based in GALLATIN, TN, operating since 1974. 2 risk signals detected. FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory following a compliance review. Additionally, Vehicle out-of-service rate is 37.5% — 1.8x the 20.72% national average.
What's notable
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory following a compliance review.
Vehicle OOS Rate Above Average
Vehicle out-of-service rate is 37.5% — 1.8x the 20.72% national average.
Established Carrier
52 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 52 years of operating history.
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA assigned an Unsatisfactory safety rating — indicating serious safety deficiencies.
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