Bay Area Lines LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3793081 · Knoxville, TN 37922 · 4435964646
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Bay Area Lines LLC (DOT# 3793081) in Knoxville, Tennessee has 86 inspections on record with 102 violations and a 14.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 102 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.
Inspection History · 86 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | FL | 0 | 1 |
| 02/12/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | CO | 0 | 1 |
| 01/21/2026 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/31/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | NM | 0 | 2 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-DEC-25 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-MAR-24 | MI | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | State Nationalspecialty Insco/national Specia | $1,000 |
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.