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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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STOWERS MACHINERY CORPORATION
USDOT 77236 · EIN 62-0636387
6301 OLD RUTLEDGE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37924-4831
(865) 546-1414 · GREG ASHLEY
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 36.8% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
140 / 140
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
52 / 319
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance288 pts
Unsafe Driving26 pts
Other8 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 118 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 45 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 172.502A1-HMPP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
TN44
NC5
GA1
MD1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.18 | 0.18 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.09 | 0.00 | ≈13–20% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.68 | 4.68 | ≈58–62% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-28. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Knox County, TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Knox County, TN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 41% (6 OOS) · Load securement 34% (8 OOS) · Brakes 14% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.130C-CHVE, 393.53B-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.51).
2. Other2 viol · 33%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.135).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | KNOXVILLE, TN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle19 trailer11 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
GREG ASHLEY
Annual mileage
2.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
134
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY SLING INC | 1840530 | officer | strong |
| LLOYD GREGORY ASHLEY | 1511740 | officer | strong |
| STOWERS RENTAL & SUPPLY INC | 1050441 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.8M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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