What is Uncle Charlies Meats's safety grade?

Uncle Charlies Meats has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. 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 Uncle Charlies Meats have?

Uncle Charlies Meats has 42 inspections on record with a 9.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 9.5% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 48 violations.

Has Uncle Charlies Meats been involved in any crashes?

Uncle Charlies Meats has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Uncle Charlies Meats have active authority and insurance?

Uncle Charlies Meats has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Uncle Charlies Meats Safety Record

DOT# 436863 · Richmond, KY 40475 · 8596231967

Legal name: Uncle Charlies Meats INC

Excellent safety record — scored 14/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 14/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Uncle Charlies Meats (DOT# 436863) in Richmond, Kentucky has 42 inspections on record with 48 violations and a 9.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

42 Inspections

9.5% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

9 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 9.5%

Carrier: 9.5% (4 of 42) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 9.5%

Carrier: 9.5% (4 of 42) National: 6.4%

63% OOS rate better than 63% of carriers in Kentucky

33% crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Kentucky

Violation Categories · 48 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.

48 total violations across 42 inspections

8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 42 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 2 states: KY, TN

Level 1: 17 (40%) Level 2: 6 (14%) Level 3: 19 (45%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/19/2026	KY	2	0	0
02/17/2026	KY	3	0	0
01/12/2026	KY	1	0	0
01/02/2026	KY	1	0	0
12/18/2025	KY	3	0	0
12/01/2025	KY	3	0	2
11/04/2025	KY	1	0	0
10/23/2025	KY	3	0	0
10/19/2025	KY	3	0	0
08/11/2025	TN	1	0	1
07/10/2025	KY	1	1	0
06/25/2025	KY	3	0	0
06/09/2025	KY	3	0	0
06/03/2025	KY	1	0	0
05/22/2025	KY	1	0	0
03/18/2025	KY	2	0	0
03/14/2025	KY	3	0	0
03/03/2025	KY	3	0	0
01/27/2025	KY	3	0	0
01/09/2025	KY	3	0	0
12/30/2024	KY	2	0	0
11/26/2024	KY	2	0	0
10/04/2024	KY	1	0	0
09/23/2024	TN	3	0	1
09/19/2024	KY	1	1	0
08/29/2024	KY	3	0	0
08/09/2024	TN	3	0	0
04/18/2024	KY	3	0	0
04/16/2024	KY	1	0	0
02/26/2024	KY	1	0	0
12/22/2023	KY	1	0	0
12/04/2023	KY	1	0	0
11/30/2023	KY	2	1	0
11/28/2023	KY	1	0	0
10/17/2023	TN	1	0	0
09/28/2023	KY	1	0	0
09/13/2023	KY	3	0	0
08/23/2023	KY	2	0	0
08/21/2023	KY	1	1	0
08/15/2023	KY	3	0	0
08/15/2023	KY	3	0	0
08/03/2023	KY	3	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 MC1380216

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	The Cincinnati Insurance Co.	$750	02/22/2022

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 9

Drivers 9

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 02/20/1991

MCS-150 Filed 20240502 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 400,000

Address 406 N Estill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475