DBA: Averitt
Averitt Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Cookeville, TN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 4,003 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13,594 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 4,046 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 4,046 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0% | 89% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 90% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 91% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0% | 83% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 17 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 259 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 234 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 20 | 29 | 30 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 1 | 16 | 38 | 39 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 16 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 559 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | TN |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 339 | 0.76 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 115 | 0.08 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 426 | 2.31 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 21 | 0.04 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 41 states. Top state TN accounts for 24% of activity. Activity outside home state (TN): 76%.
+36 other states with fewer inspections
| Jan 1, 2025 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 39 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 2 | 18 | 35 | 39 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 2 | 15 | 24 | 24 |
| 288 |
| Unsafe Driving | 357 | 117 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 164 | 19 | 5 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 46 | 12 | 15 |
| Driver Fitness | 21 | 11 | 15 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 39375A3TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39370B1ICDFWFMIMT20 | Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |