LIPSEY TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2540919 • DBA: SAFER TRUCKING • 5600 BRAINERD RD SUITE E2, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37411
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA866246802 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA866246802 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 9011149-04 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 9011149-01 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2019 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 9011149-01 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883139 01 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 9011149-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 7, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 9011149-01 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883139 01 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883139 01 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882912 01 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 5096250 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 5096250 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2016 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 5 096 250 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2015 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS042068-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2015 | May 19, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS042068-01 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 0709521 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2014 | Jan 7, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA866246802 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA866246802 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 9011149-04 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 9011149-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 9011149-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 9011149-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2019 | Dec 7, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883139 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883139 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 9011149-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883139 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882912 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 5096250 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 5096250 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 5 096 250 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS042068-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2015 | May 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS042068-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 0709521 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2015 | Jan 7, 2015 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC884030 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2026 |
| MC884030 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2026 |
| MC884030 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2023 |
| MC884030 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2023 |
| MC884030 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2019 |
| MC884030 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2019 |
| MC884030 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2018 |
| MC884030 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2018 |
| MC884030 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2017 |
| MC884030 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2017 |
| MC884030 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2015 |
| MC884030 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2015 |
| MC884030 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 24, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC884030 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 24, 2014 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
16 states • 80 inspections
Violation Summary (105 violations from 80 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 15 | 15 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(d)(3) | Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (80 inspections)
Showing 50 of 80
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I77SB EXIT 58 OFF RAMP | ...NP8145 | LIPSEY TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 9, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WALDO | US-301 | ...NP8155 | LIPSEY TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 24, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DINSMORE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...JW9756 | LIPSEY TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 13, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 95 N AT MM 53 | ...330126 | LIPSEY TRUCKING |
| Sep 25, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 | ...545918 | LIPSEY TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 31, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KNOXVILLE | CLINTON HWY | ...NP8147 | LIPSEY TRUCKING |
| Jun 26, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-75 | ...NP8148 | LIPSEY TRUCKING |
| May 6, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | I-20 EAST / RIVERSIDE PKWY | ...V71984 | LIPSEY TRUCKING |
| Apr 27, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHAWNEE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...JT1065 | LIPSEY TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 15, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2020 | OH | FATAL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2018 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2018 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events