Averitt Express Inc
USDOT 36684 · MC-121600, FF-12114, MC-121600 · Cookeville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Averitt Express Inc (dba Averitt) is a corporation based in Cookeville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private passenger, business, private passenger, non-business, authorized for hire). It reports 4,150 power units and 4,293 drivers, which ranks it #3 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 3,514 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 19.3% 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 253 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (119 injuries, 7 fatalities, 236 tow-away), or 6.1 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, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Averitt Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Averitt |
| USDOT number | 36684 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-121600, FF-12114, MC-121600 |
| Entity type | Private Passenger, Business, Private Passenger, Non-Business, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1415 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 |
| Phone | (931) 520-5059 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 36684.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4,109 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13,452 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 293,613,963 miles reported for 2025 – about 70,750 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 4,293 CDL drivers; 2,229 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2,064 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 | Averitt Express Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.3% | 14.8% | 21.1% | 30% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 44% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.1 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 133% higher than average |
| Inspections | 3,514 | 3,510 with a driver check, 1,568 with a vehicle check, 1,160 BASIC violations recorded, 338 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 9, 1993) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firstfleet Inc USDOT 313891 | Murfreesboro | 2,520 | 2,769 | 2,055 | 22.7% | 196 |
| Imc Logistics LLC USDOT 292991 | Collierville | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,373 | 31.2% | 120 |
| US Xpress Inc USDOT 303024 | Chattanooga | 4,953 | 5,412 | 9,392 | 18.7% | 385 |
| Western Express Inc USDOT 511412 | Nashville | 3,332 | 3,693 | 11,912 | 30.7% | 586 |
| Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC USDOT 86873 | Collierville | 3,220 | 2,657 | 654 | 10.8% | 29 |
| DG Logistics, LLC USDOT 852587 | Goodlettsville | 2,541 | 2,211 | 2,138 | 17.1% | 145 |
Other carriers near Cookeville
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desaix Transport LLC USDOT 2062181 | Crossville | 71 | 32 | 48 | 12.0% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Averitt Express Inc?
Averitt Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 36684 and operating authority MC-121600, FF-12114, MC-121600.
How many trucks does Averitt Express Inc have?
It reports 4,150 power units (4,109 tractors, 41 straight trucks) and 13,452 trailers, with 4,293 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 28, 2026).
Where is Averitt Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Cookeville, Tennessee 38501.
What is the out-of-service rate of Averitt Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 19.3% 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.