What is MC number 188102?

MC number 188102 is assigned to Covenant Transport Llc, a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 273818.

Is Covenant Transport Llc Safe? DOT 273818 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: What is the safety rating of Covenant Transport Llc?

Covenant Transport Llc has a safety rating of "Satisfactory" as of June 25, 2002, based on the most recent FMCSA compliance review.

Q: How many inspections has Covenant Transport Llc had?

Covenant Transport Llc has recorded 3244 total inspections, with 596 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active with a Satisfactory safety rating.

Covenant Transport Llc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 273818. The company operates from Chattanooga, TN and maintains an active operating status with 816 power units and 1,741 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

✓ Satisfactory

Rated: June 25, 2002

Covenant Transport Llc holds a "Satisfactory" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that the carrier has been found to comply with federal safety regulations based on the most recent compliance review conducted by FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

3,244

Total

596

OOS

Driver OOS

569

Vehicle OOS

3,244 inspections indicates a high-volume, actively operating carrier.

OOS Rate18.37%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 18.4% — approaching the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

143

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

143 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

1.9

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

0.1

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

0.0

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

0.0

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

3.1

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

Covenant Transport Llc is a large motor carrier operating in Tennessee. With 3,244 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 18.4%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 143 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Satisfactory rating from the FMCSA indicates that Covenant Transport Llc meets federal safety standards based on the most recent compliance review. This is the highest rating a carrier can receive.

The company operates 816 power units and employs 1,741 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 273818?

USDOT number 273818 is assigned to Covenant Transport Llc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Chattanooga, TN.

What is the safety rating of Covenant Transport Llc?

Covenant Transport Llc has a safety rating of Satisfactory as of June 25, 2002.

How many inspections has Covenant Transport Llc had?

Covenant Transport Llc has recorded 3,244 total inspections with 596 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 18.37%.

Where is Covenant Transport Llc located?

Covenant Transport Llc is headquartered at 400 Birmingham Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37419.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

What is the MC number for Covenant Transport Llc?

The MC number for Covenant Transport Llc is MC# 188102. The MC number is issued by the FMCSA and authorizes carriers to operate in interstate commerce.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 273818 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Covenant Transport Llc (DOT# 273818 · MC# 188102) – FMCSA Carrier Profile