ABSA LLC
USDOT 4246576 • 940 JULIAN RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37421
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1645406 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-TN-19-S0349513-00 | ON FILE | Jun 20, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-TN-19-S0349513-00 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA982826021 | REPLACED | May 5, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA982826021 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2024 | May 5, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-TN-19-S0349513-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA982826021 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-TN-19-S0349513-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA982826021 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1645406 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2025 |
| MC1645406 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1645406 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jul 5, 2024 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (3 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87482471 | CARTERSVILLE GA | GA | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 87149436 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95, | NC | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 87138687 | Roadside | NC | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.25F | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 87085057 | CLARKSBURG MD | MD | Level 1 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86749253 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N | NC | Level 2 | WABA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 14, 2025 | 86577237 | CORNERSVILLE TN | TN | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 86422780 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40, | NC | Level 3 | GD SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records