What is National Truck Lines INC's safety grade?

National Truck Lines INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. 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 National Truck Lines INC have?

National Truck Lines INC has 8 inspections on record with a 150.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 12.5% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 29 violations.

Has National Truck Lines INC been involved in any crashes?

National Truck Lines INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does National Truck Lines INC have active authority and insurance?

National Truck Lines INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

National Truck Lines INC Safety Record

DOT# 3283434 · Columbia, TN 38401 · 9313980984

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 10/09/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, National Truck Lines INC (DOT# 3283434) in Columbia, Tennessee has 8 inspections on record with 29 violations and a 150.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

8 Inspections

150.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 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 150.0%

Carrier: 150.0% (12 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 12.5%

Carrier: 12.5% (1 of 8) National: 6.4%

Violation Categories · 29 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.

29 total violations across 8 inspections

13 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (45%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 8 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 6 states: GA, KS, MO, SC, TN, TX

Level 1: 3 (38%) Level 2: 2 (25%) Level 3: 3 (38%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
10/09/2025	SC	3	0	0
08/17/2025	MO	1	5	0
07/08/2024	GA	3	0	0
12/01/2023	TN	1	3	0
10/31/2023	TN	2	2	0
10/11/2023	TX	2	0	0
08/07/2023	KS	3	0	0
06/27/2023	TN	1	2	1

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 MC1038485

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Benchmark Specialty Insurance Co.	$750	06/01/2025

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 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/06/2019

MCS-150 Filed 20241014 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 109,856

Address 3207 Parsons Bend Rd, Columbia, TN 38401