Lewis Transportinc
USDOT 225330 · MC-142810 · Columbia, Kentucky · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Lewis Transportinc is a corporation based in Columbia, Kentucky, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 82 power units and 77 drivers, which ranks it #42 by fleet size among 98 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kentucky. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 128 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 7.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 9.8 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lewis Transportinc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 225330 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-142810 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 506 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY 42728 |
| Phone | (270) 384-4132 |
| First registered | Nov 24, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 225330.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 12 | 70 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5,084,578 miles reported for 2025 – about 62,007 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 15% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 77 CDL drivers; 77 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Kentucky carriers with 50+ units (98).
| Measure | Lewis Transportinc | Same size, US | KY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.4% | 20.5% | 21.3% | 64% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 53% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 105% higher than average |
| Inspections | 128 | 128 with a driver check, 108 with a vehicle check, 58 BASIC violations recorded, 101 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 8, 1995) | |||
Cargo carried
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| Silver Creek Transportation LLC USDOT 1835712 | Henderson | 81 | 81 | 84 | 34.4% | 8 |
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lewis Transportinc?
Lewis Transportinc is registered with USDOT number 225330 and operating authority MC-142810.
How many trucks does Lewis Transportinc have?
It reports 82 power units (82 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 77 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 13, 2026).
Where is Lewis Transportinc located?
Its registered physical address is in Columbia, Kentucky 42728.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lewis Transportinc?
Over 24 months, 7.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.