FMCSA Carrier Profile
9 LIVES TRANSPORTATION LLC
Phoenix, AZ
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1352435 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
35.3% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 107.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1352435
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy ASC-1845808-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3779513
MC Number
MC-1352435
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 9, 2021
Authority Granted
February 22, 2022
Annual Mileage
176,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4220 North 25th Street Ste 17, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Felix Smith Sr
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Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
17 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate107.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (87.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJGLDR7DSBY6605 | 1 | Passed |
| June 25, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR7DSBY6605 | 0 | Clean |
| May 21, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGHDV2JSKA5686 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| May 15, 2026 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGHDV2JSKA5686 | 0 | Clean |
| March 9, 2026 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGHDV2JSKA5686 | 5 | 5 OOS |
| January 28, 2026 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJGLDR7DSBY6605 | 1 | Passed |
| December 2, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGHDV2JSKA5686 | 3 | 3 OOS |
| November 26, 2025 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR7DSBY6605 | 0 | Clean |
| November 13, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJGLDR7DSBY6605 | 0 | Clean |
| October 20, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR7DSBY6605 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| June 30, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR7DSBY6605 | 6 | Passed |
| May 29, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJGLDR7DSBY6605 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 20 inspection records
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2024 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA7
NM4
AZ2
MO2
AR1
NC1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR7DSBY6605 | 10 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV2JSKA5686 | 10 | 4 |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9DT472130 | 8 | 3 |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W86L012874 | 7 | 2 |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622DT576420 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5LL185276 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXPL419644 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR3157644 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1GT464222 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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