OPTIMA LLC
USDOT 3945200 • 317 ALEXIS DR, SMYRNA, TN, 37167
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1466429 | REVOKED | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TN-0001778-23 | ON FILE | Mar 14, 2024 | Jul 6, 2024 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TN-0001778-23 | CANCELLED | Sep 6, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM053072-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-419769-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2022 | Apr 17, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-419769-01 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2022 | Jun 8, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-419769-01 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TN-0001778-23 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2024 | Jul 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TN-0001778-23 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM053072-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-419769-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-419769-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2023 | Apr 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-419769-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1466429 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1466429 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2023 |
| MC1466429 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2023 |
| MC1466429 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 2022 | REVOKED | Jul 15, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Jun 6, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 81590311 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.95(f), 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 81023787 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB | TN | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 80988316 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 80637383 | GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I- | NC | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.30 | No |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 80575808 | INTERSTATE 65 | AL | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 80307378 | CHARLESTON MO | MO | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 395.8(a), 395.3A2-HOSPD | Yes |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 80145442 | SUMNER COUNTY - 191 | KS | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2, 395.22(g), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | I-40 | ...FG9981 | OPTIMA LLC |
| Apr 8, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | GILMORE | I55S | ...BV0010 | OPTIMA LLC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records