Is Lowe'S Home Centers Llc Safe? DOT 97235 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: What is the safety rating of Lowe'S Home Centers Llc?

Lowe'S Home Centers Llc has a safety rating of "Conditional" as of June 17, 1995, based on the most recent FMCSA compliance review.

Q: How many inspections has Lowe'S Home Centers Llc had?

Lowe'S Home Centers Llc has recorded 1141 total inspections, with 244 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active with a Conditional safety rating — some safety deficiencies were noted.

Lowe'S Home Centers Llc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 97235. The company operates from Mooresville, NC and maintains an active operating status with 1,507 power units and 2,207 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

⚠ Conditional

Rated: June 17, 1995

Lowe'S Home Centers Llc holds a "Conditional" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that some safety deficiencies were found during the most recent compliance review conducted by FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

1,141

Total

244

OOS

Driver OOS

210

Vehicle OOS

1,141 inspections indicates a high-volume, actively operating carrier.

OOS Rate21.38%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 21.4% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

66 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

0.4

Unsafe Driving

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

0.0

HOS Compliance

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

0.2

Driver Fitness

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

0.1

Controlled Substances

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

4.0

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

Lowe'S Home Centers Llc is a large motor carrier operating in North Carolina. With 1,141 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 21.4%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 66 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Conditional rating from the FMCSA indicates that Lowe'S Home Centers Llc has some safety deficiencies that need to be addressed. Shippers and brokers should review the BASICS scores carefully.

The company operates 1,507 power units and employs 2,207 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 97235?

USDOT number 97235 is assigned to Lowe'S Home Centers Llc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Mooresville, NC.

What is the safety rating of Lowe'S Home Centers Llc?

Lowe'S Home Centers Llc has a safety rating of Conditional as of June 17, 1995.

How many inspections has Lowe'S Home Centers Llc had?

Lowe'S Home Centers Llc has recorded 1,141 total inspections with 244 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 21.38%.

Where is Lowe'S Home Centers Llc located?

Lowe'S Home Centers Llc is headquartered at 1000 Lowes Blvd, Mooresville, NC 28117.

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.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 97235 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Lowe'S Home Centers Llc (DOT# 97235) – FMCSA Carrier Profile