Max Trans LLC
USDOT 1188508 · MC-474090 · Humboldt, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Max Trans LLC is a company based in Humboldt, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 285 power units and 243 drivers, which ranks it #41 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 708 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 35.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 24 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 3 fatalities, 24 tow-away), or 8.4 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Max Trans LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1188508 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-474090 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 219 Hwy 45 W, Humboldt, TN 38343 |
| Phone | (731) 784-1650 |
| First registered | Nov 20, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1188508.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 217 | 56 | 0 |
| Trailers | 662 | 8 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 18,684,557 miles reported for 2025 – about 65,560 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 93% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 235 CDL drivers; 235 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Max Trans LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.3% | 18.3% | 21.1% | 93% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.7% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 16% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.4 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 102% higher than average |
| Inspections | 708 | 708 with a driver check, 300 with a vehicle check, 391 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 20, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Max Trans LLC?
Max Trans LLC is registered with USDOT number 1188508 and operating authority MC-474090.
How many trucks does Max Trans LLC have?
It reports 285 power units (273 tractors, 2 straight trucks) and 670 trailers, with 243 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 12, 2026).
Where is Max Trans LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Humboldt, Tennessee 38343.
What is the out-of-service rate of Max Trans LLC?
Over 24 months, 35.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.