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 Jun 27, 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
  • Household Goods
  • 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 — 311 inspections (past 24 months) California — 311 inspections (past 24 months) California — 311 inspections (past 24 months) California — 311 inspections (past 24 months) California — 311 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 170 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 55 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 46 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 19 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 19 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 10 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 40 states over the past 24 months: CA (311), TN (170), NM (55), AZ (46), UT (30), OK (29), GA (28), TX (27), MO (24), WA (19), NC (19), CO (18), +28 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Safety Record

514 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 57
    Injury
  • 100
    Tow
  • 161
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.71 326 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.11 128 Vehicle Maintenance 3.22 716 Drugs / Alcohol 0 3 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.03 13

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 1
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 107

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×2 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. OOS×2 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 transportation OOS×2 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit31× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone11× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone11× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting SW 10
  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS237× OOS×232 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak35× OOS×35 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed16× 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 ATIS14× OOS×14 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 ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.93(b)(4)No hazardous materials endorsement on CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TRPETTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure 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 area SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general) SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×5 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×2 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 component OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.122B-CPRPaper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 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 missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on20× OOS×20 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.11× OOS×11 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on. OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STGBLSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×2 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 Packages 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 vehicle OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.19× OOS×18 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection11× OOS×9 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured39× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch11× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow. OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application 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 rotor OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle 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 content OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70D-CDTSDDCoupling - Trailer, safety devices wire/chain damaged. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking18× OOS×7 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×6 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes OOS×4 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories15× 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 certificate OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 24

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit21× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. SW 7
  • 392.16BOperating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained 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, other78× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device22× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane10× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns SW 5
  • 392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist SW 5
  • 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit43× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation41× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation12× SW 3

Hours of Service 17

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 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 Time 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 minutes SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) 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. Time SW 7
  • 395.8E1-HOSPVICDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 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 electronically SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.21× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner17× 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.11× 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. SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD 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) SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 92

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMWRLighting - Headlamps - Both missing when required to be on SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted SW 6
  • 393.24(d)Improper Head / Auxiliary / Fog lamp aiming SW 6

Hazardous Materials 10

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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