What is Mesfin and Zee LLC's safety grade?

Mesfin and Zee LLC 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 Mesfin and Zee LLC have?

Mesfin and Zee LLC has 7 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 57.1% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 16 violations.

Has Mesfin and Zee LLC been involved in any crashes?

Mesfin and Zee LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Mesfin and Zee LLC have active authority and insurance?

Mesfin and Zee LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Mesfin and Zee LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3869281 · Kingsport, TN 37660 · 4232769117

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/28/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 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, Mesfin and Zee LLC (DOT# 3869281) in Kingsport, Tennessee has 7 inspections on record with 16 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

7 Inspections

0.0% 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 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 57.1%

Carrier: 57.1% (4 of 7) National: 6.4%

74% OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Tennessee

35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Tennessee

Violation Categories · 16 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.

16 total violations across 7 inspections

4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 7 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 5 states: AL, MS, OR, TN, VT

Level 1: 3 (43%) Level 2: 2 (29%) Level 3: 2 (29%)

Date	State	Level	Drv OOS
01/28/2026	OR	1	0
11/06/2025	VT	1	0
08/16/2025	MS	2	0
06/20/2024	AL	3	0
04/10/2024	TN	2	2
02/29/2024	AL	3	2
05/03/2023	TN	1	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 MC1416063

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	Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, INC	$1,000	03/11/2024

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 04/22/2022

MCS-150 Filed 20260311 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1

Address 2459 Wildwood Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660