SERVICE ELECTRIC COMPANY
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 129 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SERVICE ELECTRIC COMPANY (USDOT 391773) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): CHRIS FROEHLICH (Company officer); RICHIE GASAWAY (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 129 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/391773/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 1.35% (worse). Vehicle OOS 18.8% vs peer median 15.6% (worse). n=628 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 809 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1,038 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 129 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 5 | 8 | 16 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 183 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.73% | 13.46% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SERVICE ELECTRIC COMPANY is a corporation based in CHATTANOOGA, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 391773. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1,090 power units and 1,443 drivers, with 183 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.8%. 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.
SERVICE ELECTRIC COMPANY is a mega-fleet, operating 1,090 power units and 1,443 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Chattanooga, TN. Across 103 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.5% out-of-service rate, with 18 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
103 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 41% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (31) and TN (18), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (49.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 1,090 power units (mega-fleet) and 1,443 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 628 ACTIVE carriers operating 545–1,635 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 31 | 2 | 6.5% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 14 | 4 | 28.6% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 21, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 25 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | — | 4.04 | 4 | — | 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 (183 rows) View all 183 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88131742 | Jun 11, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.100B, 395.8A-NON-ELD, 393.9 | Yes |
| 88131741 | Jun 11, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.100B, 395.8A-NON-ELD, 393.9 | Yes |
| 88086569 | Jun 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.95F | No |
| 87723627 | Apr 30, 2026 | KY | 2 | SHEPHERDSVILLE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87711991 | Apr 29, 2026 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87718603 | Apr 27, 2026 | GA | 1 | FORSYTH GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87698325 | Apr 27, 2026 | AL | 1 | MOODY AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 8A1-HOSP, 60D | Yes |
| 87604399 | Apr 15, 2026 | TN | 2 | STANTON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87579248 | Apr 13, 2026 | FL | 3 | PALM COAST FL |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 87533734 | Apr 9, 2026 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | — | Yes |
| 87545611 | Apr 8, 2026 | WV | 2 | PRINCETON WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 87472681 | Mar 31, 2026 | FL | 3 | PALM COAST FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87245925 | Mar 5, 2026 | WV | 2 | PINEVILLE WV |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55C1-B | No |
| 87137609 | Feb 24, 2026 | WV | 2 | MIAMI WV |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86961043 | Feb 2, 2026 | GA | 1 | VALDOSTA GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A | No |
| 86926781 | Jan 29, 2026 | FL | 1 | CRAWFORDVILLE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86910587 | Jan 27, 2026 | TN | 3 | BYRDSTOWN TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86862082 | Jan 22, 2026 | KY | 2 | WAYLAND |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86803737 | Jan 13, 2026 | WV | 2 | HURRICANE WV |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86759219 | Jan 8, 2026 | GA | 1 | TOWNSEND GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 86746749 | Jan 7, 2026 | VA | 3 | STUART VA |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86591279 | Dec 17, 2025 | KY | 3 | HAZARD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86559562 | Dec 12, 2025 | GA | 1 | GROVETOWN GA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86559135 | Dec 11, 2025 | TN | 1 | CORNERSVILLE TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95F | No |
| 86492402 | Dec 4, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
Recent Crashes (129 rows) View all 129 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010256934 | Feb 25, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400435751 | Jan 27, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904889328 | Jan 22, 2026 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400407104 | Dec 3, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010113286 | Nov 6, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904814751 | Sep 24, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010026325 | Aug 31, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2766742805 | Aug 14, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400235992 | Mar 24, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009823551 | Mar 19, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IN0904673133 | Feb 19, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400212533 | Jan 27, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2630080604 | Dec 13, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0243205481 | Nov 12, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009645959 | Oct 18, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009643530 | Oct 17, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0242625309 | Sep 18, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009437515 | May 7, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0240675331 | Mar 5, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003110606 | Jan 13, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009278308 | Dec 17, 2023 | GA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TN0400017672 | Oct 24, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103776792 | Sep 21, 2023 | TN | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0300907728 | Aug 28, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300907043 | Aug 24, 2023 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 7 | 2 |
| AUGUSTA GA | GA | 6 | 0 |
| FORSYTH GA | GA | 5 | 1 |
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 5 | 1 |
| MIAMI WV | WV | 5 | 2 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 4 | 2 |
| TWO LANE RURAL ROAD | GA | 4 | 0 |
| PIKEVILLE | KY | 4 | 0 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 4 | 3 |
| TALLAHASSEE FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.200(a) | No shipping paper provided by offeror | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
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