Atomic Transport LLC
USDOT 2496911 · MC-865106, MC-865106 · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Atomic Transport LLC is a company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 699 power units and 575 drivers, which ranks it #18 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 517 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 26.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% 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 40 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 1 fatality, 37 tow-away), or 5.7 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, garbage / refuse.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Atomic Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2496911 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-865106, MC-865106 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN 37402 |
| Phone | (256) 273-6790 |
| First registered | Apr 17, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2496911.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 661 | 38 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,026 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.82 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 37,150,714 miles reported for 2025 – about 53,148 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 575 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 575 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 Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Atomic Transport LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.7% | 17.8% | 21.1% | 50% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 13% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.7 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 36% higher than average |
| Inspections | 517 | 517 with a driver check, 251 with a vehicle check, 306 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Xpress Inc USDOT 303024 | Chattanooga | 4,953 | 5,412 | 9,392 | 18.7% | 385 |
| Covenant Transport LLC USDOT 273818 | Chattanooga | 816 | 1,741 | 2,811 | 23.5% | 154 |
| F2f Transport LLC USDOT 239699 | Chattanooga | 299 | 293 | 763 | 31.9% | 27 |
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| Kenco Logistic Services LLC USDOT 886667 | Chattanooga | 162 | 220 | 200 | 8.1% | 4 |
| Jat Oil Inc USDOT 297370 | Chattanooga | 154 | 82 | 146 | 6.1% | 4 |
| Tranco Logistics LLC USDOT 646416 | Chattanooga | 98 | 113 | 83 | 42.9% | 4 |
| TRC Freight Inc USDOT 3650507 | Chattanooga | 92 | 93 | 308 | 26.1% | 14 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Atomic Transport LLC?
Atomic Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 2496911 and operating authority MC-865106, MC-865106.
How many trucks does Atomic Transport LLC have?
It reports 699 power units (699 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,026 trailers, with 575 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 28, 2026).
Where is Atomic Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402.
What is the out-of-service rate of Atomic Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 26.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% 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.