Ozark Motor Lines Inc
USDOT 96606 · MC-119837 · Memphis, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Ozark Motor Lines Inc is a corporation based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 782 power units and 661 drivers, which ranks it #15 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 1,111 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 17.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 64 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (36 injuries, 1 fatality, 59 tow-away), or 8.2 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, intermodal containers, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ozark Motor Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 96606 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-119837 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3934 Homewood Rd, Memphis, TN 38118 |
| Phone | (901) 251-9711 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 96606.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 708 | 41 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2,192 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 77,318,714 miles reported for 2025 – about 98,873 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 661 CDL drivers; 588 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 73 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 | Ozark Motor Lines Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.0% | 17.8% | 21.1% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 34% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.2 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 94% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,111 | 1,111 with a driver check, 400 with a vehicle check, 351 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 20, 1994) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The HT Hackney Company USDOT 342596 | Knoxville | 719 | 651 | 546 | 16.9% | 45 |
| Venture Express Inc USDOT 192068 | Murfreesboro | 707 | 847 | 1,243 | 28.1% | 62 |
| JNJ Express Inc USDOT 655796 | Memphis | 389 | 389 | 417 | 16.1% | 25 |
| Covenant Transport LLC USDOT 273818 | Chattanooga | 816 | 1,741 | 2,811 | 23.5% | 154 |
| Big G Express Inc USDOT 580685 | Shelbyville | 599 | 475 | 1,331 | 19.3% | 42 |
| Titan Transfer Inc USDOT 845505 | Shelbyville | 579 | 513 | 1,025 | 20.2% | 39 |
Other carriers near Memphis
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Express Corporation USDOT 86876 | Memphis | 138,481 | 129,131 | 22,399 | 18.8% | 3227 |
| Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co USDOT 536 | Memphis | 1,106 | 848 | 343 | 15.2% | 23 |
| American Residential Services LLC USDOT 976643 | Memphis | 852 | 524 | 77 | 25.4% | 0 |
| VRC Companies LLC USDOT 429275 | Memphis | 566 | 453 | 240 | 9.0% | 9 |
| Autozone Texas LLC USDOT 288323 | Memphis | 496 | 591 | 1,762 | 6.8% | 62 |
| Jit - Ex LLC USDOT 974027 | Memphis | 277 | 340 | 567 | 25.7% | 15 |
| Tak Transport LLC USDOT 3629191 | Memphis | 253 | 255 | 14 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Nexair LLC USDOT 86852 | Memphis | 231 | 307 | 379 | 3.1% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ozark Motor Lines Inc?
Ozark Motor Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 96606 and operating authority MC-119837.
How many trucks does Ozark Motor Lines Inc have?
It reports 782 power units (749 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 2,192 trailers, with 661 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 26, 2026).
Where is Ozark Motor Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Memphis, Tennessee 38118.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ozark Motor Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.