Carrier profile · USDOT 273818 · MC-188102 · Updated Jul 18, 2026

COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC

DBA COVENANT LOGISTICS

816 power unitsavg 4.5 yrNational · 47 statesCHATTANOOGA, TN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-188102 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
816Power units
1,169 observed · MCS-150
2,159Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration40 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo23.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal146
154 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

816 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.5 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

40 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC.

COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 273818) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from SELF-INSURED effective Aug 1, 2004 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.

The carrier received 2,933 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1,859 vehicle-level and 2,930 driver-level — across 47 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.

The carrier has 154 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 146 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.

It reports 816 power units and 1,741 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 30, 2025.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 25, 2002 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?

COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 273818, and its motor carrier number is MC-188102.

Is COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?

As of Jul 18, 2026, COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?

COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC has a 23.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5,131 roadside inspections, with 154 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?

COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC operates 816 power units and 1,741 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC based?

COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC is based in CHATTANOOGA, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 47 states.

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