COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: COVENANT LOGISTICS
USDOT
273818
MC Number
188102
Fleet Size
816
Total Drivers
1741
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: November 1, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC is a large interstate motor carrier based in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, operating 816 power units with 1741 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.6% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 159 crashes on file (4 fatal, 59 with injuries). FMCSA records show 2811 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Tennessee is 12.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 33.0% across 25,153 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
2811
Total
61%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Self-Insured — eff. Aug 1, 2004
Cargo
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America — eff. Aug 8, 2025
Surety Bond
LM Insurance Corporation — eff. Aug 12, 2025
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Nov 6, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
159
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT #273818) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC has 2811 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 159 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC operate?
COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC operates 816 power units with 1741 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC transport hazardous materials?
Yes. COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.
Where is COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC located?
COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC is based in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee at 400 BIRMINGHAM HWY, 37419-2346. Phone: (423) 463-3473.
What are COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rates?
COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.6%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 23.2%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.