Red Classic Transit LLC
USDOT 2097834 · MC-731758 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Red Classic Transit LLC is a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 577 power units and 705 drivers, which ranks it #10 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 671 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 19.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 43 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (32 injuries, 3 fatalities, 41 tow-away), or 7.5 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, liquids / gases, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Red Classic Transit LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2097834 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-731758 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1800 Continental Blvd Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28273 |
| Phone | (704) 887-8806 |
| First registered | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2097834.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 462 | 62 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3,061 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.22 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 43,645,533 miles reported for 2024 – about 75,642 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 687 CDL drivers; 520 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: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Red Classic Transit LLC | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.7% | 17.8% | 13.8% | 11% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 35% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.5 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 77% higher than average |
| Inspections | 671 | 670 with a driver check, 279 with a vehicle check, 146 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Harris Teeter LLC USDOT 16362 | Matthews | 389 | 455 | 720 | 1.2% | 33 |
| Sharp Transit LLC USDOT 910824 | Salisbury | 360 | 456 | 291 | 22.4% | 38 |
Other carriers near Charlotte
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCBCC Operations LLC USDOT 1441162 | Charlotte | 2,586 | 2,804 | 635 | 17.6% | 76 |
| Blue Max Trucking Inc USDOT 292091 | Charlotte | 316 | 316 | 671 | 6.4% | 24 |
| Miller Environmental Group Inc USDOT 239798 | Charlotte | 298 | 290 | 242 | 24.7% | 3 |
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| Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc USDOT 1869112 | Charlotte | 161 | 151 | 110 | 23.3% | 5 |
| Blythe Construction Inc USDOT 97281 | Charlotte | 137 | 127 | 79 | 6.1% | 5 |
| HK Trucking LLC USDOT 4023650 | Charlotte | 125 | 105 | 211 | 26.2% | 20 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Red Classic Transit LLC?
Red Classic Transit LLC is registered with USDOT number 2097834 and operating authority MC-731758.
How many trucks does Red Classic Transit LLC have?
It reports 577 power units (524 tractors, 53 straight trucks) and 3,061 trailers, with 705 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 11, 2025).
Where is Red Classic Transit LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Charlotte, North Carolina 28273.
What is the out-of-service rate of Red Classic Transit LLC?
Over 24 months, 19.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.