Lewis Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 225330 · Columbia, KY 42728 · 2703844132

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Lewis Transport INC (DOT# 225330) in Columbia, Kentucky has 217 inspections on record with 148 violations and a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

217 Inspections
8.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
10 Crashes
82 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 8.3%
Carrier: 8.3% (18 of 217) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.4%
Carrier: 1.4% (3 of 217) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Kentucky
18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Kentucky

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

148 total violations across 217 inspections
21 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
88
Unsafe Driving
36
Hours of Service
11
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
9
Other
3

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 14 states
Level 1: 54 (25%) Level 2: 138 (64%) Level 3: 25 (12%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 KY 2 0 0
03/20/2026 KY 2 0 0
03/03/2026 KY 2 0 0
02/26/2026 KY 1 0 0
02/25/2026 KY 1 0 0
02/19/2026 KY 2 0 0
02/17/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/17/2026 OH 1 0 0
02/10/2026 WV 2 0 0
02/10/2026 OH 2 0 0
1 injury crash
28-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-MAY-24 KY 0 0 0
25-AUG-24 KY 0 0 0
19-FEB-26 KY 0 0 0
18-DEC-25 VA 0 0 0
15-MAY-25 KY 0 0 0
11-DEC-24 KY 0 1 0
09-MAR-25 OH 0 0 0
09-AUG-24 IN 0 0 0
02-APR-24 KY 0 0 0
01-SEP-24 KY 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC142810
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Gemini Insurance Company $4,000 09/01/2021
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 09/01/2024

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 82
Drivers 77
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 11/24/1982
MCS-150 Filed 20260313 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,084,578
Address 506 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY 42728