- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,181 days (since Feb 22, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
CBS CARRIERS LLC
CBS CARRIERS LLC is a motor carrier based in BOLIVAR, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3272111. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 11 drivers, with 48 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.1%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CBS CARRIERS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 11 drivers, based in Bolivar, TN. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 76% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MS (12) and NM (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Volvo, Mack, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 94,188 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinaloa (MS) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | May 13, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 6, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 6, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Morelos (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 19, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 26, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 6, 2024 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87851056 | May 13, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60C | No |
| 87342345 | Mar 20, 2026 | MS | 3 | TIPPAH COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87201965 | Feb 27, 2026 | MS | 2 | TIPPAH COUNTY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87201963 | Feb 27, 2026 | MS | 2 | TIPPAH COUNTY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87109521 | Feb 20, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87127765 | Feb 19, 2026 | MS | 2 | ms-tippah-county/walnut |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86540982 | Dec 9, 2025 | MS | 3 | TIPPAH COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86243523 | Nov 4, 2025 | MS | 3 | ms-tippah-county/walnut |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86198172 | Oct 30, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86107558 | Oct 16, 2025 | MS | 3 | SLAYDEN |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86066121 | Oct 16, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85814669 | Sep 15, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85582635 | Aug 22, 2025 | MS | 3 | BENTON COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85449611 | Aug 8, 2025 | TN | 3 | COOKEVILLE TN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85440892 | Aug 7, 2025 | MS | 3 | MARSHALL COUNTY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85319692 | Jul 22, 2025 | MS | 2 | MARSHALL COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60C | Yes |
| 84740403 | May 19, 2025 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.205A-WRBH, 395.24 | Yes |
| 84570217 | Apr 26, 2025 | GA | 3 | LAGRANGE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84330929 | Apr 6, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84072369 | Mar 7, 2025 | TN | 3 | tn-u.s.-highway-412 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83825573 | Feb 7, 2025 | MS | 3 | BENTON COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2RG | No |
| 83419384 | Dec 17, 2024 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 82884092 | Oct 4, 2024 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.48(a), 396.3(a)(1), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 82497526 | Aug 26, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82375229 | Aug 6, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400228945 | Mar 7, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX6WTEHQE1BU | Jun 21, 2024 | TX | 0 | 4 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| ILX003249324 | Dec 4, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| FL8961958703 | Jun 5, 2023 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TN0103310309 | May 15, 2022 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MS9047200002 | May 18, 2020 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2023 | MC1033174 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Jun 3, 2019 | MC1033174-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220046 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210046 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2021 | Jan 12, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210046 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2021 | Feb 8, 2023 | NAME CHANGED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190052 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Feb 22, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 22, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 13, 2023
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Jan 12, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 3, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIPPAH COUNTY | MS | 4 | 0 |
| MARSHALL COUNTY | MS | 3 | 1 |
| ALCORN COUNTY | MS | 2 | 0 |
| BENTON COUNTY | MS | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| PROCTOR AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LIMON WB POE | CO | 1 | 0 |
| GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(d)(2) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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6 reportable crashes
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How to verify CBS CARRIERS LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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