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Freight Carrier · Ripley, MS

LEWIS EXPRESS LLC

Name: LEWIS EXPRESS LLC
Address: 407 N MAIN ST, RIPLEY, MS, 38663, US
Telephone: (662) 706-0795

407 N MAIN ST · Ripley, MS 38663

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1284139
USDOT #3686199 USDOT Active

25
Power Units
39
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

LEWIS EXPRESS LLC is a Ripley, MS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Mississippi. This company has 25 truck(s) in their fleet and 39 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1284139 and their USDOT number is 3686199.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/15/2026 · last updated Jun 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/15/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,379,801 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: MS (36), TN (16), IN (15), KY (8), IL (7), AL (3), TX (2), GA (2), AR (1), SC (1). Home base: Ripley, Mississippi.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated Jul 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 10.38 23 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.79 13 Vehicle Maintenance 4.56 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.23 2

Inspection Summary

91
Total
54
Clean
37
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 49 unique codes

Critical 16

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×1 SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 10

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.4× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

LEWIS EXPRESS LLC
407 N MAIN ST
RIPLEY, MS 38663

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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