Carrierintel Safety Score: 78/100. 2 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Aug 2026.
DOT 483202ActiveInterstateMEMPHIS, TN
COMPANY
Authority since
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MCS-150
2025-11-06 · 282,986 mi (2024)
Fleet
20 units · 6 trailers · 16 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
282,986 mi (2024)
ADDRESS
Physical
2713 CHELSEA AVE MEMPHIS, TN 38108
Mailing
PO BOX 820303 MEMPHIS, TN 38182
CONTACT
Phone
9014529797
Email
kerry.forsythe@mpalazola.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
KERRY FORSYTHE
Title
SECRETERY
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
4
Fresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeverages
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
413 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Insurance not verified
Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
13.0%
3 / 23 inspections
Carrierintel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
78
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Insurance not verified — Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
SUMMARY
Low OOS rate 7% (last 24 mo)
No crashes in the last 24 months
87% clean inspections
INDUSTRY REPORTS
ELD Tampering — Carriers cited for ELD tampering under 49 CFR § 395.8(e), by carrier and state.
Top Violations — The ten most-cited FMCSA violation codes of the last 30 days.
Phantom Fleets — Declared power units against the vehicles seen at roadside inspections.
English Proficiency — Carriers whose drivers were cited under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2), by carrier and state.
Methodology — Where the data comes from and how the Safety Score and Risk Grade are built.
2024-08-1615:00PANOLA, MS1vehicle
278· County 107
Clear · Dark – not lighted · Dry
Two-way, divided, barrier
Sequence: 3:18:COLLISION INVOLVING FIXED OBJECT;2:6:NONCOLLISION:EXPLOSION OR FIRE;1:1:NONCOLLISION:RAN OFF ROAD
Reported by MHP
Tow-away
2020-12-1204:48LAKELAND, TN1vehicle
I-40· County 157
Sequence: 1:6:NONCOLLISION:EXPLOSION OR FIRE;4:1:NONCOLLISION:RAN OFF ROAD;2:8:NONCOLLISION:CROSS MEDIAN/CENTERLINE;3:9:NONCOLL:EQP FAILURE(BRAKE FAILURE,BLOWN TIRE, ETC)
Reported by TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL
Tow-away
2019-06-0518:40MEMPHIS, TN2vehicles
CHELSEA AVE· County 157
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MEMPHIS POLICE DEPT
Tow-away
2018-10-0411:50MEMPHIS, TN2vehicles
UNION AVE· County 157
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MEMPHIS POLICE DEPT
Tow-away
2017-09-1310:50SOUTHAVEN, MS2vehicles
MILLBRANCH RD· County 033
Sequence: 1:98:OTHER
Reported by SOUTHAVEN POLICE DEPT
Tow-away
2017-07-1809:50MEMPHIS, TN2vehicles
CHELSEA AVE· County 157
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MEMPHIS POLICE DEPT
Tow-away
2013-03-2913:55MEMPHIS, TN3vehicles
MENDENHALL RD· County 157
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MEMPHIS POLICE DEPT
Tow-away
2012-08-3113:10MEMPHIS, TN3vehicles
HOLLYWOOD ST· County 157
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MEMPHIS POLICE DEPT
3 injured
Tow-away
2012-02-0607:50TN1vehicle
STATE HWY 193· County 047
Sequence: 4:3:NONCOLLISION:OVERTURN (ROLLOVER);3:5:NONCOLLISION:CARGO LOSS OR SHIFT;2:18:COLLISION INVOLVING FIXED OBJECT;1:1:NONCOLLISION:RAN OFF ROAD
Reported by FAYETTE CO SHERIFFS DEPT
1 injured
Tow-away
2009-11-0415:40MEMPHIS, TN2vehicles
GERMANTOWN PKWY· County 157
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MEMPHIS POLICE DEPT
1 injured
2009-05-2210:35COLLIERVILLE, TN2vehicles
HOUSTON LEVEE· County 157
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by COLLIERVILLE POLICE DEPT
Tow-away
2009-05-0407:00OAKLAND, TN1vehicle
US 64· County 047
Sequence: 2:18:COLLISION INVOLVING FIXED OBJECT;1:1:NONCOLLISION:RAN OFF ROAD
Reported by OAKLAND POLICE DEPT
Tow-away
2008-01-0809:30MEMPHIS, TN2vehicles
I 40 EXIT RAMP· County 157
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MEMPHIS POLICE DEPT
Tow-away
2001-12-3110:38ROBINSONVILLE, MS2vehicles
CASINO STRIP· County 143
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by T.C.S.O. 0072 TROOP E
3 injured
Tow-away
1999-12-1409:12MS2vehicles
HWY 61· County 033
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MHP 9017 TROOP E
1 injured
Tow-away
Current policies
(0)
No insurance policies on file.
Insurance history
Snapshot 2026-09-25
Estimated measures · FMCSA SMS v3.21 method · data through 2026-10-28 · calculated 2026-10-31