Ozark Motor Lines INC Safety Record

DOT# 96606 · Memphis, TN 38118 · 9012519711

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Ozark Motor Lines INC (DOT# 96606) in Memphis, Tennessee has 1,608 inspections on record with 777 violations and a 8.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 69 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

1,608 Inspections
8.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
69 Crashes
765 Power Units

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 8.1%
Carrier: 8.1% (131 of 1,608) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.1%
Carrier: 1.1% (17 of 1,608) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in Tennessee
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Tennessee

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.

777 total violations across 1,608 inspections
161 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
287
Unsafe Driving
385
Hours of Service
92
Driver Fitness
9
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
3

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 28 states
Level 1: 172 (11%) Level 2: 455 (28%) Level 3: 981 (61%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/24/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/22/2026 MO 3 0 0
03/22/2026 MO 3 0 0
03/20/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/19/2026 MS 2 0 0
03/18/2026 KY 1 1 0
03/14/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/13/2026 MD 3 0 0
03/11/2026 VA 1 0 0
1 fatal crash
26 injury crashes
31-MAY-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-MAY-25 TN 0 2 0
31-JAN-26 KY 0 1 0
30-MAR-25 SC 1 0 0
30-JAN-25 AR 0 0 0
30-DEC-25 IN 0 0 0
29-OCT-24 MO 0 0 0
28-MAY-25 TN 0 0 0
28-JUL-24 MS 0 0 0
28-JAN-26 TX 0 1 0
28-APR-25 MO 0 0 0

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 MC119837
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America $1,000 05/01/2025
CARGO Agcs Marine Insurance Company N/A 08/01/2010

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 765
Drivers 724
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20240612 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 77,869,536
Address 3934 Homewood Road, Memphis, TN 38118