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LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC

DBA: LEWIS BUS LINE

USDOT 189825 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: EUGENE LEWIS Company officer 2: JOEY LEWIS Passengers Based in AUGUSTA, GA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Apr 18, 2009
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: EUGENE LEWIS
Company officer 2: JOEY LEWIS
Cargo: Passengers
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC (USDOT 189825)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000
Officer(s): EUGENE LEWIS (Company officer); JOEY LEWIS (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/189825/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=43081 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 189825
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC144296
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer EUGENE LEWIS
Company officer 2 JOEY LEWIS
Operation PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Passengers
Fleet size 22 units
Drivers 19
Annual mileage 557,416 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (706) 792-1800
Email: [email protected]
Physical
4156 MIKE PADGETT HWY
AUGUSTA, GA 30906
Mailing
PO BOX 5627
AUGUSTA, GA 30916
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 189825
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 557,416 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 7 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 21 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
22
Drivers
19
Inspections
21
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
7 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC is a corporation based in AUGUSTA, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 189825. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 22 power units and 19 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 19 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Augusta, GA. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 63% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (9) and IL (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; Motorcoach, Motor coac, and Mci are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 43,081 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 43,081 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 43,081 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-02

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Georgia (GA) 9 0 0.0% Jul 28, 2025
Alabama (AL) 1 0 0.0% Sep 11, 2025
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Feb 21, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% May 2, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Feb 13, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Motorcoach 5
Motor Coac 3
Preo 3
Prevost 3
Mci 2
Dorsey Tra 1
Great Dane 1
Mack 1
Mcib 1
Mcin 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87040151 Feb 13, 2026 SC 2 COLUMBIA SC
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
GA C356EU · 2MGD1W913SW109663
0 — No
85744912 Sep 11, 2025 AL 2 LEEDS AL
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
GA C484EU · 2MGD1W91XSW109661
0 — No
85394404 Jul 28, 2025 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
VAN HOOL BUS
FL DWP2472 · U1VXC86B7S3084627
0 — No
85392598 Jul 28, 2025 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
GA C355EU · 2MGD1W911SW109662
0 — No
85391923 Jul 28, 2025 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
GA C484EU · 2MGD1W91XSW109661
0 — No
85390981 Jul 28, 2025 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
GA C356EU · 2MGD1W913SW109663
0 — No
85390976 Jul 28, 2025 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
Motorcoach MOTOR COACH
GA IC4T23 · 2M9TRMDA37W063928
0 — No
85390972 Jul 28, 2025 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
GA C357EU · 2MGD1W915SW109664
0 — No
84576534 May 2, 2025 MO 1 MAYVIEW MO
VAN HOOL BUS
GA IC4T20 · YE2TC62B2X2043779
0 — No
83946013 Feb 21, 2025 IL 3 I-64
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
Ticket: Mcib
GA C355EU · 2MGD1W911SW109662
0 — No
82742059 Sep 19, 2024 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
Ticket: Mci
GA C484EU · 2MGD1W91XSW109661
0 — No
82728584 Sep 19, 2024 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB3643 · 1M1AW07Y8DM030747
0 — No
82727997 Sep 19, 2024 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
Ticket: Mci
GA C357EU · 2MGD1W915SW109664
0 — No
80691689 Jan 18, 2024 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
GA C0305A · 2PCH3349531014635
0 — No
80691377 Jan 18, 2024 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
GA C233CZ · 1M8TRMPA9YP061229
0 — No
80691315 Jan 18, 2024 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
GA IC96MW · 2PCH3349251010285
0 — No
80691168 Jan 18, 2024 GA 1 AUGUSTA GA
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
GA IC10CQ · 2PCH3349041014768
0 — No
80401944 Dec 13, 2023 GA 1 HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
GA C0305A · 2PCH3349531014635
0 — No
80401930 Dec 13, 2023 GA 1 HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR
Mcin MOTOR COACH
GA IC4T23 · 2M9TRMDA37W063928
0 — No
80401929 Dec 13, 2023 GA 1 HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
GA IC11CQ · 2PCH3349861010521
0 — No
80401928 Dec 13, 2023 GA 1 HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
GA IC10CQ · 2PCH3349041014768
0 — No
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000112069 Feb 14, 2025 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8808370509 May 3, 2019 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0101159929 Apr 7, 2016 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0237062401 May 5, 2000 GA 0 13 Yes No Injury
NC9700005524 Sep 22, 1997 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA5131073900 Jun 7, 1995 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA5023087200 Feb 6, 1995 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC144296
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CAR 0132799-07 91X $5,000,000 Apr 18, 2009 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CCAF 101889 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2002 Apr 18, 2009 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION SI3220001 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2001 Apr 18, 2002 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION SI3220001 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2001 Apr 18, 2001 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION SI3220001 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2001 Apr 18, 2001 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION (SIU 13 00 10-0) BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 1999 Apr 18, 2001 REPLACED
TIG INSURANCE COMPANY 37645481 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 1998 Apr 18, 1999 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA 12 57 22 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 1993 May 23, 1998 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA 12 57 22 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 1993 Apr 18, 1998 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY XS 19 01 86 BIPD/Excess — Apr 18, 1993 May 23, 1998 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 18, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 14, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Apr 18, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  9. Apr 18, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  10. Apr 18, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  11. Apr 18, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — TIG INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. May 23, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. May 23, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Apr 18, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Apr 28, 1993
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Nov 29, 1978
    authority
    DENIED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
AUGUSTA GA GA 13 0
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR GA 4 0
LEEDS AL AL 1 0
I-64 IL 1 0
MAYVIEW MO MO 1 0
COLUMBIA SC SC 1 0
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How to verify LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC

Is LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 189825 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC's safety rating? ▾
LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC had? ▾
21 roadside inspections are on file for LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 21 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC based? ▾
LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4156 MIKE PADGETT HWY, AUGUSTA, Georgia 30906. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC144296). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC operate? ▾
LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC self-reports 22 power units and 19 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC had any crashes? ▾
7 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LEWIS LEASE EQUIPMENT CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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