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RED SEA TRUCKING LLC
Smyrna, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4156838 · MC 1596794
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1596794 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
21.4% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1596794
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT8110129904
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4156838
MC Number
MC-1596794
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 2023
Authority Granted
July 31, 2024
Annual Mileage
86,104 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
351 E Sam Ridley Pkwy Apt 7, Smyrna, TN 37167
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Aron Gebreslasie
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
21.4% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN3
AL1
AR1
GA1
ID1
IL1
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
10
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBAV07LY52998 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1FJ437271 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV0LSMJ1433 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Delucio Usa | Dry Van · 53 ft | 7LVD5DD24PD011715 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FG364032 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV5MSMS1215 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623JT114900 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623JT114914 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K7622612 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25348P248271 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2NJ096004 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3NJ096030 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7NJ096032 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXNJ096008 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6EN171639 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | I034H10154 | ARDMORE TN | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDV5MSMS1215 |
TN V9671HY |
| September 9, 2026 | LAFWS01975 | HAMMOND LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDV5MSMS1215 3H3V532C9LR556279 |
TN V9671HY TN 048203T |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | 3229002059 | CAMBRIDGE OH | III | — | — | SOMERSET PELLET FUEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN STOUGHTON |
3AKJGLDR4GSGV8343 1DW1A5320VSC19500 |
TN X4077HY GA C19500 |
| July 6, 2026 | N201000536 | ROADSIDE, MS | III | — | — | CLARK CORE SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X1FJ437271 1UYVS2532K7622612 |
TN R3565HY TN 808677T |
| May 27, 2026 | U459001585 | CAMERON MT | II | 5 | — | UBOX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DELUCIO USA |
1FUJBBAV07LY52998 7LVD5DD24PD011715 |
TN V5243HY CA 4XE9843 |
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 25VB002345 | MONTICELLO UT | I | 4 | 1 | CAROTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DELUCIO USA |
1FUJBBAV07LY52998 7LVD5DD24PD011715 |
TN V5243HY CA 4XE9843 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | 2032001290 | VANCE AL | II | 3 | — | PLOARIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DELUCIO USA |
1FUJBBAV07LY52998 7LVD5DD24PD011715 |
TN V5243HY CA 4XE9843 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 0136001657 | GROVETOWN GA | III | 1 | — | CLARIOS | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9X1FJ437271 |
TN R3565HY |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | 4048002281 | POST FALLS ID | II | 5 | 1 | METROPOLITAN WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBAV07LY52998 1UYVS2530FG364032 |
TN V5243HY TN 560382T |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | I033D92233 | MANCHESTER TN | III | — | — | DEAD SEA TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDV0LSMJ1433 3H3V532K3NJ096030 |
TN V1255HY TN 176490T |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET PELLET FUEL | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| CLARK CORE SERVICES | 1 | July 6, 2026 |
| UBOX | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| CAROTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC. | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| PLOARIS | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| CLARIOS | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| METROPOLITAN WAREHOUSE | 1 | December 23, 2025 |
| DEAD SEA TRUCKING LLC | 1 | November 19, 2025 |
| NISSAN OF NORTH AMERICA | 1 | November 3, 2025 |
| NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC | 1 | October 26, 2025 |
| NISSAN MANUFACTURING | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| NISSAN | 1 | September 19, 2025 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 21, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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