US Xpress Inc
USDOT 303024 · MC-188121 · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
US Xpress Inc (dba US Xpress) is a corporation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 4,953 power units and 5,412 drivers, which ranks it #2 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 9,392 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 18.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 385 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (173 injuries, 7 fatalities, 371 tow-away), or 7.8 per 100 power units versus 2.6 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, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | US Xpress Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | US Xpress |
| USDOT number | 303024 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-188121 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4080 Jenkins Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421 |
| Phone | (423) 510-3000 |
| First registered | Oct 13, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 303024.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4,953 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13,360 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.09 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 421,067,515 miles reported for 2025 – about 85,013 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 5,412 CDL drivers; 5,412 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: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | US Xpress Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.7% | 14.8% | 21.1% | 26% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 45% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.8 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 197% higher than average |
| Inspections | 9,392 | 9,391 with a driver check, 5,590 with a vehicle check, 3,911 BASIC violations recorded, 195 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 14, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC USDOT 86873 | Collierville | 3,220 | 2,657 | 654 | 10.8% | 29 |
| Imc Logistics LLC USDOT 292991 | Collierville | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,373 | 31.2% | 120 |
| DG Logistics, LLC USDOT 852587 | Goodlettsville | 2,541 | 2,211 | 2,138 | 17.1% | 145 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Transport LLC USDOT 273818 | Chattanooga | 816 | 1,741 | 2,811 | 23.5% | 154 |
| Atomic Transport LLC USDOT 2496911 | Chattanooga | 699 | 575 | 517 | 26.7% | 40 |
| F2f Transport LLC USDOT 239699 | Chattanooga | 299 | 293 | 763 | 31.9% | 27 |
| Marion Environmental Inc USDOT 900567 | Chattanooga | 197 | 87 | 60 | 20.0% | 4 |
| 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 US Xpress Inc?
US Xpress Inc is registered with USDOT number 303024 and operating authority MC-188121.
How many trucks does US Xpress Inc have?
It reports 4,953 power units (4,953 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 13,360 trailers, with 5,412 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 27, 2026).
Where is US Xpress Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.
What is the out-of-service rate of US Xpress Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% 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.