Joule Yacht Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 74296 · Clearwater, FL 33762 · 7275732627
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/11/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Joule Yacht Transport INC (DOT# 74296) in Clearwater, Florida has 51 inspections on record with 61 violations and a 21.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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 · 61 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 · 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/27/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 12/01/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/13/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/29/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/28/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-JAN-26 | AL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13-JAN-25 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-MAY-24 | NJ | 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 | Canal Insurance Co. | $750 |
| CARGO | Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America | N/A |
| SURETY | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp | N/A |
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.