COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: COVENANT LOGISTICS
USDOT
273818
MC Number
188102
Fleet Size
816
Total Drivers
1741
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: July 23, 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 0.8% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 161 crashes on file (4 fatal, 58 with injuries). FMCSA records show 3048 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 11.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.0% across 24,230 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
3048
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
LIBERTY INSURANCE — eff. Aug 12, 2025
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Jul 22, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
161
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 3048 inspections on file and 161 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles 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 0.8%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 22.6% (national average: 20.72%).