Freight Carrier/broker · Chattanooga, TN

COVENANT LOGISTICS

400 BIRMINGHAM HIGHWAY · Chattanooga, TN 37419

Authorized: Property
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  • 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 property, household goods 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 May 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property, HHG
  • 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
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

539 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 53
    Injury
  • 102
    Tow
  • 159
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.79 341 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.11 133 Vehicle Maintenance 3.3 739 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 May 15, 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 limit30× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone12× 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 ATIS242× OOS×236 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak41× OOS×41 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed24× OOS×23 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 ATIS12× 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 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
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure 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-TRPESTires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches. 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
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle 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
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 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
  • 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
  • 393.207A-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×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension 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
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on18× OOS×18 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.10× OOS×10 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×4 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-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations 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 hazard class 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
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when 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 connection12× OOS×10 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured37× 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 Vehicle10× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 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 service gladhand not connected OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard 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
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake 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
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×8 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking15× OOS×6 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes OOS×4 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories19× 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 27

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit24× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed 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
  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 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, other82× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device26× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane 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
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change 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
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close 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-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit42× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation39× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation15× SW 3

Hours of Service 14

  • 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.20× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner16× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 90

  • 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 12

Locations

Physical Address
COVENANT LOGISTICS
400 BIRMINGHAM HIGHWAY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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