Red Classic Transit LLC
Charlotte, NC
Profile data updated Jul 24, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
577
Power Units
705
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (15 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since November 2010. Based in Charlotte, NC, they operate a fleet of 577 power units with 687 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Tanker, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Red Classic Transit LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 53 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Tractors | 462 | 62 | 0 | 524 |
| Trailers | 3,061 | 0 | 0 | 3,061 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Red Classic Transit LLC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 687
MCS-150 Mileage: 43,645,533 miles (2024)
Driver Information
705
Total Drivers
687
CDL Drivers
520
Interstate Drivers
185
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC
386 trucks and 515 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Wabash Vans, Mack, Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 510 SEMI-TRAILER, 374 TRUCK TRACTOR, 11 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 5.3%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 510 | 57% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 374 | 42% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 5 | 1% |
| OTHER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (515 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 510 |
| Full Trailer | 5 |
| Wabash | 472 |
| Hyundai Translead | 22 |
| Great Dane | 8 |
| Othr | 2 |
| Vangu | 2 |
| Vanguard National | 2 |
| Trlr | 1 |
| Hyut | 1 |
| Trailmobil | 1 |
| Vang | 1 |
| White Star | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Dors | 1 |
Vehicle makes (14 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash Vans | 469 | 52% |
| Mack | 367 | 41% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 22 | 2% |
| Volvo Truck | 10 | 1% |
| Wabash | 10 | 1% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 6 | 1% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 6 | 1% |
| Ford | 3 | 0% |
| Kenworth | 3 | 0% |
| International | 1 | 0% |
| Trailmobil | 1 | 0% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 0% |
| Dors | 1 | 0% |
| Lexus | 1 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54065PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 912859TL | TN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 577209TL | VA | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 55745PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 54131PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 631096 | VA | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 54581PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 54080PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 482739TL | VA | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 54485PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 7866634TL | VA | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 23212PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 852270TL | VA | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 48973PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 54583PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 554855 | VA | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 54662PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 554806TL | VA | Hyut SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 50386PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 48970PZ | VA | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 10 states: VA (855) · UK (24) · ME (10) · NC (3) · SC (2) · KY (2) · TN (2) · AL (1) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 901)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
654
Inspections
24 months
229
Violations
Total found
57
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.9%)
✓ Better than national average (-13.6%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | TN | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/15/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | WV | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | 1 |
| 07/03/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 654 inspections.
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$8 Million
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Self-Insured / N/A
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | MMT H25282450 | $8 Million | 05/01/2019 |
| Cargo | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | ERP 5543075 | Self-Insured / N/A | 01/01/2013 |
| Bond / Surety | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 84 | 106001762 | Self-Insured / N/A | 10/01/2013 |
View Insurance History (8 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105522127 | 11/23/2010 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MMT H0905618A | 05/01/2017 | 05/01/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MMT H08719123 | 05/01/2013 | 05/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MMT H0905618A | 05/01/2017 | 05/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MMT H0870885A | 05/01/2012 | 05/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MMT H08636254 | 05/01/2011 | 05/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08590102 | 11/23/2010 | 05/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | JD098 | 11/23/2010 | 01/01/2013 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
39
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
25
Injuries
37
Tow-Aways
39 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | VA | STAFFORD, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/24/2026 | NC | KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| 06/07/2026 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/02/2026 | NC | CHARLOTTE, NC | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/18/2026 | NC | CHARLOTTE, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/07/2026 | GA | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/31/2026 | VA | ROANOKE, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/26/2026 | NC | CONCORD, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/28/2026 | OH | SHAWNEE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| 02/17/2026 | NC | RALEIGH, NC | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 01/29/2026 | OH | COLUMBUS, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/16/2026 | OH | WESTFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/14/2026 | SC | COLUMBIA, SC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/01/2025 | WV | SUMMERSVILLE, WV | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/01/2025 | NC | MONROE, NC | 0 | 1 | No |
| 11/26/2025 | NC | ASHEBORO, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/13/2025 | NC | CORNELIUS, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/07/2025 | SC | COLUMBIA, SC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/25/2025 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/23/2025 | SC | BISHOPVILLE, SC | 0 | 1 | No |
| 09/19/2025 | NC | CHARLOTTE, NC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 08/21/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/22/2025 | MD | LANHAM, MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/28/2025 | TN | NIOTA, TN | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| 04/07/2025 | TN | MEMPHIS, TN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 39 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Tanker, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC's authority currently active?
RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC been in business?
RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since November 2010, making their authority approximately 15 years, 8 months old.
Where is RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC located?
RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC is physically located at 1800 CONTINENTAL BLVD SUITE 103, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273.
Roadside Inspection History 654 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC has been inspected 654 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NC, SC, TN. Out of these, 53 inspections (about 8%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA1 — 34 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-15 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-03 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC was cited for 139 violations, of which 54 (39%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 101 | 51 |
| Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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