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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1390805· MC529121· CARRIER· EIN 20-3071660
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CHESTNUT STREET TRANSPORT AND RECOVERY INC

2430 THORNGROVE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914(865) 389-2965gia@knoxtowing.comGIA LACAVA HINTON
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
Vehicle OOS
33.3%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
75
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC529121

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 10/18/2024
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.· policy 1566504M 152401
Authority history (14) ▾
10/03/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/2022)
09/25/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2018)
09/25/2017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2017)
09/26/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2016)
09/25/2015COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2015)
09/25/2014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2014)
09/25/2013COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2013)
09/25/2012COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2012)
09/26/2011COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2011)
09/25/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2008)
09/25/2007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2007)
09/25/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2006)
09/26/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2005)
07/22/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history10 insurers on record
Filing timeline (22) ▾
  1. AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/24/2022 → 10/18/2024
  2. ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2018 → 10/30/2022
  3. ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2018 → 10/24/2022
  4. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2017 → 10/22/2018
  5. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2016 → 10/22/2017
  6. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2015 → 10/22/2016
  7. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2014 → 10/22/2015
  8. ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2013 → 10/22/2014
  9. NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2012 → 10/22/2013
  10. TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2011 → 10/22/2012
  11. STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2010 → 10/22/2011
  12. STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 10/22/2010 → 10/22/2011
  13. NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2008 → 10/22/2010
  14. NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 10/22/2008 → 10/22/2010
  15. STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/22/2007 → 10/22/2008

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle6 inspections · 33.3% OOS · National 22%
Driver6 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
14
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
10
10 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0.1M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi10 drivers
Company officer
GIA LACAVA HINTON
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
2005-07-01
Last MCS-150 update
2025-01-28
Census status
Active

Fleet: 14 trucks · 4 owned tractors · 5 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Activity history

33 events
  1. 01/28/2025MCS-150 update filed

    0.1M mi reported (2024)

  2. 10/18/2024Insurance filed — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1566504M 152401

  3. 10/18/2024Insurance replaced — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2119656

  4. 10/30/2022Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZB4000

  5. 10/24/2022Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZB4000

  6. 10/03/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/2022)

  7. 10/22/2018Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN

    BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM009160-04

  8. 09/25/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2018)

  9. 10/22/2017Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN

    BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM009160-03

  10. 09/25/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2017)

  11. 10/22/2016Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN

    BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM009160-02

  12. 09/26/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2016)

  13. 10/22/2015Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN

    BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM009160-01

  14. 09/25/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2015)

  15. 10/22/2014Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 613-00-04-59-0000

  16. 09/25/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2014)

  17. 10/22/2013Insurance cancelled — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TIP-CL-0011801-0

  18. 09/25/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2013)

  19. 10/22/2012Insurance cancelled — TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

    BIPD/Primary · policy CPPFN0020011

  20. 09/25/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2012)

  21. 10/22/2011Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TIP-003647

  22. 09/26/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2011)

  23. 10/22/2010Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CH08PKG012958

  24. 10/22/2008Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TIP-001387

  25. 09/25/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2008)

  26. 10/22/2007Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LTP101801-03

  27. 09/25/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2007)

  28. 10/22/2006Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LTP101801-02

  29. 09/25/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2006)

  30. 10/22/2005Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LTP101801-01

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Conditional
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2022-10-05
Last review
2022-07-21
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-01-28
Reported mileage
94,000 mi (2024)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history
  1. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — CHESTNUT STREET TRANSPORT AND RECOVERY INC, KNOXVILLE, TN

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Oct 1, 2026, 8:59 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.