Covenant Transport LLC
USDOT 273818 · MC-188102 · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Covenant Transport LLC (dba Covenant Logistics) is a corporation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 816 power units and 1,741 drivers, which ranks it #14 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 2,811 times – about 3.4 inspections per power unit. 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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 154 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (82 injuries, 4 fatalities, 146 tow-away), or 18.9 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, fresh produce, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, meat and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Covenant Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Covenant Logistics |
| USDOT number | 273818 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-188102 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 400 Birmingham Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37419 |
| Phone | (423) 463-3473 |
| First registered | May 30, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 273818.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 816 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,970 | 0 |
- 2.13 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 185,444,732 miles reported for 2024 – about 227,261 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,741 CDL drivers; 1,741 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 Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Covenant Transport LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.5% | 17.8% | 21.1% | 32% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 53% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 18.9 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 348% higher than average |
| Inspections | 2,811 | 2,809 with a driver check, 1,785 with a vehicle check, 1,450 BASIC violations recorded, 168 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 25, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Xpress Inc USDOT 303024 | Chattanooga | 4,953 | 5,412 | 9,392 | 18.7% | 385 |
| Atomic Transport LLC USDOT 2496911 | Chattanooga | 699 | 575 | 517 | 26.7% | 40 |
| 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 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Covenant Transport LLC?
Covenant Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 273818 and operating authority MC-188102.
How many trucks does Covenant Transport LLC have?
It reports 816 power units (816 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,970 trailers, with 1,741 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 30, 2025).
Where is Covenant Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Chattanooga, Tennessee 37419.
What is the out-of-service rate of Covenant Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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.