CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC
USDOT 826201 • 1308 W PINE ST, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
6 states • 82 inspections
Violation Summary (190 violations from 82 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 13 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 11 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 11 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 10 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 6 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 3 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104D | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE | 390.21TE | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-AJS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.91A | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70D | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 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 (82 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEARL RIVER | 11 | ...WG8287 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Aug 11, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US-425 | ...LB8622 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Apr 14, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GEORGE | OLD MS 63 NORTH | ...646396 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHREVEPORT | LA-173 | ...E55152 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Oct 10, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | US-82 | ...NF7317 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Oct 8, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | 20 | ...158631 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHREVEPORT | I-220 | ...F12737 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| May 13, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | SMITH | 35 | ...JG9038 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Mar 4, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GEORGIANA | MOBILE RD | ...F74751 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Dec 1, 2023 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(JEFFERSON COUNTY) | US270 | ...KK0635 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Sep 15, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATON ROUGE | BEN HUR | ...F53630 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Aug 8, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SNAPFINGER WOODS DR AT WESLEY CHAPEL RD | ...NL1186 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Aug 3, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SLIDELL | US-190 | ...FF7587 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Feb 3, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...G77968 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Jan 17, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN ANTONIO | 5100 IH 10 | ...GF6476 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Nov 2, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MISSION | N 2200 INSPIRATION RD | ...JM4507 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Jul 1, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...791072 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Jun 22, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL WALKER | AL-269 | ...C21139 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Apr 29, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | 5202 | US-190 | ...C37174 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Apr 20, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | PETAL | — | ...B43637 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Mar 9, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | 10100 7 MILE LINE | ...JM4507 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Dec 6, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 3700 | I-20 | ...NC0776 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Oct 20, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | US67/167 | ...D28312 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Aug 24, 2021 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LITTLE ROCK | CST(GEYER SPRINGS ROAD) | ...398965 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
| Aug 19, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 918 | LA-1 | ...D23662 | CHAIN ELECTRIC CO INC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records