What is Safer Trucking's safety grade?

Safer Trucking has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Safer Trucking have?

Safer Trucking has 78 inspections on record with a 32.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 2.6% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 104 violations.

Has Safer Trucking been involved in any crashes?

Safer Trucking has 1 crashes on record.

Does Safer Trucking have active authority and insurance?

Safer Trucking has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Safer Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 2540919 · Chattanooga, TN 37411 · 4237087100

Legal name: Lipsey Trucking LLC

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 05/05/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 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, Safer Trucking (DOT# 2540919) in Chattanooga, Tennessee has 78 inspections on record with 104 violations and a 32.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

78 Inspections

32.1% Vehicle OOS Rate

1 Crashes

10 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

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 32.1%

Carrier: 32.1% (25 of 78) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 2.6%

Carrier: 2.6% (2 of 78) National: 6.4%

28% OOS rate better than 28% of carriers in Tennessee

21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Tennessee

Violation Categories · 104 total violations

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.

104 total violations across 78 inspections

27 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (26%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 78 records

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 16 states

Level 1: 20 (26%) Level 2: 25 (32%) Level 3: 33 (42%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
05/05/2025	TN	2	1	0
04/25/2025	TX	1	0	0
03/25/2025	SC	2	0	0
03/25/2025	CO	1	0	0
03/10/2025	IN	2	0	0
03/05/2025	SC	1	0	0
02/20/2025	SC	3	0	0
02/12/2025	NC	3	0	0
12/27/2024	OH	1	0	0
12/17/2024	KY	2	0	0
12/12/2024	TN	3	0	0
12/08/2024	TX	2	0	0
12/03/2024	TX	2	0	0
10/23/2024	SC	1	0	0
10/17/2024	OH	1	0	0
10/15/2024	VA	3	0	0
09/18/2024	MO	2	1	0
09/13/2024	LA	3	0	0
09/03/2024	IN	2	1	0
08/31/2024	NC	2	1	0
08/20/2024	OH	2	0	0
08/09/2024	TN	3	0	0
08/02/2024	NC	3	0	0
07/25/2024	TN	1	1	0
07/08/2024	OH	3	0	0
07/08/2024	TN	1	1	0
07/03/2024	OH	3	0	0
05/27/2024	OH	1	0	0
04/18/2024	IN	2	0	1
04/01/2024	TN	1	0	0
03/05/2024	KY	1	1	1
02/19/2024	OH	3	0	0
02/19/2024	OH	3	0	0
02/18/2024	KY	3	0	0
02/04/2024	KY	3	0	0
02/01/2024	NC	3	0	0
01/31/2024	NC	3	0	0
01/30/2024	SC	1	3	0
01/25/2024	KY	1	3	0
01/22/2024	KY	2	1	0
01/02/2024	SC	2	0	0
12/08/2023	IN	3	0	0
12/05/2023	NC	2	0	0
11/26/2023	SC	3	0	0
11/15/2023	SC	3	0	0
11/04/2023	TN	2	1	0
11/01/2023	NY	2	0	0
10/26/2023	GA	3	0	0
10/23/2023	KY	2	0	0
10/03/2023	OH	3	0	0
09/29/2023	OH	2	1	0
09/28/2023	NC	3	0	0
09/26/2023	OH	3	0	0
09/21/2023	SC	3	0	0
09/18/2023	OH	2	0	0
09/11/2023	KY	1	0	0
09/08/2023	LA	3	0	0
08/29/2023	KY	1	0	0
08/17/2023	KY	1	0	0
08/17/2023	KY	1	2	0
08/13/2023	TN	3	0	0
08/07/2023	KY	1	1	0
08/03/2023	SC	2	1	0
08/02/2023	TN	1	1	0
07/18/2023	NC	2	0	0
06/22/2023	GA	3	0	0
06/12/2023	SC	3	0	0
06/07/2023	KY	1	1	0
06/05/2023	GA	3	0	0
05/26/2023	TN	3	0	0
05/17/2023	TN	3	0	0
05/13/2023	GA	2	1	0
05/12/2023	IN	2	0	0
05/10/2023	KY	2	1	0
05/09/2023	MS	3	0	0
04/21/2023	AL	3	0	0
04/17/2023	NC	2	1	0
04/07/2023	KS	3	0	0

Crash History · 1 record

21-NOV-24 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
21-NOV-24	VA	0	0	0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC884030

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/Primary	Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company	$1,000	12/31/2025

Fleet Profile

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 10

Drivers 40

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 09/12/2014

MCS-150 Filed 20251111 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 684,457

Address 5600 Brainerd Rd Suite E2, Chattanooga, TN 37411