Freight Carrier/broker · Chattanooga, TN

COVENANT LOGISTICS

400 BIRMINGHAM HWY · Chattanooga, TN 37419-2346

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(423) 463-3473 Tap to call
  • MC #188102
  • USDOT #273818 USDOT Active
  • 816
    Power Units
  • 1741
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

COVENANT LOGISTICS is a Chattanooga, TN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 816 truck(s) in their fleet and 1741 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-188102 and their USDOT number is 273818.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/30/2025 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 185,444,732 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Fresh Produce
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 307 inspections (past 24 months) California — 307 inspections (past 24 months) California — 307 inspections (past 24 months) California — 307 inspections (past 24 months) California — 307 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 153 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 51 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 44 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 12 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 12 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 11 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 44 states over the past 24 months: CA (307), TN (153), NM (51), UT (44), AZ (36), OK (34), TX (33), GA (27), CO (24), MO (23), WA (22), IL (21), +32 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Safety Record

469 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 58
    Injury
  • 97
    Tow
  • 159
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.71 293 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 112 Vehicle Maintenance 3.41 681 Drugs / Alcohol 0 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 10

Inspection Summary

  • 2
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 1
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 91

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.2× OOS×2 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit29× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone9× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS241× OOS×240 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak16× OOS×16 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS16× OOS×16 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed12× OOS×12 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS5× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference3× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves5× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth13× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area9× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person2× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged5× OOS×5 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component4× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.122B-CPRPaper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on21× OOS×21 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.15× OOS×15 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STGBLSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.18× OOS×17 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection11× OOS×9 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch12× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured41× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted4× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking23× OOS×9 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)7× OOS×7 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub7× OOS×6 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes4× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories9× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× 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/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 27

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit22× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV7× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.4× SW 7
  • 392.16BOperating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other79× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device11× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving11× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane10× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions3× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns2× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns2× SW 5
  • 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit34× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation46× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation6× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 27

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain6× 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 Time3× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 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
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E1-HOSPVICDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier11× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.19× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner15× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.11× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.10× SW 1
  • 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.9× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD6× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner5× 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)4× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.3× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 96

Hazardous Materials 9

Locations

Physical Address
COVENANT LOGISTICS
400 BIRMINGHAM HWY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419-2346
Mailing Address
COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC
400 BIRMINGHAM HIGHWAY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419

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