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Carrier profile · USDOT 814431 · MC-361665 ·
William Edwards
DBA SMOKEY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
5 power unitsavg 2.2 yrMulti-region · 8 statesMADISONVILLE, TN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-361665 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
2.2Avg age (yr)
2023–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
2.2 yr
Model years 2023–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
5 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
WILLIAM EDWARDS (USDOT 814431) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 22, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 1, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WILLIAM EDWARDS's USDOT number?
WILLIAM EDWARDS's USDOT number is 814431, and its motor carrier number is MC-361665.
Is WILLIAM EDWARDS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. WILLIAM EDWARDS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WILLIAM EDWARDS's safety record?
WILLIAM EDWARDS has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is WILLIAM EDWARDS's fleet?
WILLIAM EDWARDS operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WILLIAM EDWARDS based?
WILLIAM EDWARDS is based in MADISONVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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