LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC
USDOT 97235 • DBA: LOWE'S • 1000 LOWES BLVD, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28117
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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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
50 states • 1,664 inspections
Violation Summary (132 violations from latest 100 of 1664 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:2-SLLIFTA | 2-SLLIFTA | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:110B2I-C | 110B2I-C | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:110B2II-C | 110B2II-C | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LRLI | 9A-LRLI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A2-C | 9A2-C | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:104F3-C | 104F3-C | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 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 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TA | 390.21TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F4-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (1664 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,664
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | STATE ROUTE 73 AT JIMPS ROAD | ...LY6895 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Jan 14, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Coloma | CENTER | ...LY2089 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Jan 2, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MADISON | WALKER LN | ...WK2322 | LOWES HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Dec 16, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...LZ7866 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Dec 16, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | PAINTSVILLE | KY0321 | ...LZ5892 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Dec 6, 2025 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LATTA | BETHEL ROAD | ...LY215A | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Dec 4, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHALER TOWNSHIP | BUTLER PLANK RD | ...LY2978 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Nov 27, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BROOKLYN | IR-71 NORTH HW | ...LY2274 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Nov 17, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEXINGTON | MILITARY PIKE | ...HB6247 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROWNSTOWN TWP | SIBLEY | ...R07682 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Oct 27, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONGVIEW | E 500 LOOP 281 | ...WR4145 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Oct 24, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Susquehanna Twp | ROUTE 3015 N | ...LZ7809 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Oct 11, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | I-77S | ...LY6144 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Oct 10, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARDINSBURG | FREEDOM CHURCH RD | ...LY6030 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Sep 30, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | I 225 AT S QUEBEC ST | ...900772 | LOWES INVESTMENT INC |
| Sep 11, 2025 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | OGDEN | 7TH ST, at PULM CREEK LANE | ...X69811 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Aug 22, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARLINGEN | S 4000 77 EXPY | ...LY3314 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Jul 15, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINDALE | 13800 US 69 HWY | ...FE3663 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLDEN | US RT 119 | ...LZ5902 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Jul 7, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | N 5400 CENTRAL EXPY | ...LZ7854 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Jul 4, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PITTSBURGH CITY | ROUTE 0400 E | ...LZ5913 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT K | ...138794 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Jun 12, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...WK2321 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| Jun 10, 2025 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LYSANDER | Ref Marker: | ...HB6267 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
| May 20, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | not in city limit | RACCOON VALLEY RD NW | ...FE9437 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records