Safeway LLC
Nicholasville, KY
Profile data updated May 6, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
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2
Power Units
6
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (16 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SAFEWAY LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2010. Based in Nicholasville, KY, they operate a fleet of 2 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Movers, Box Truck and Hotshot.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Safeway LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Safeway LLC is authorized to transport the following 16 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,000 miles (2019)
Driver Information
6
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
6
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SAFEWAY LLC
1 truck identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 9, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Hino equipment. Out-of-service rate is 500% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 1 | 100% |
License plates on file (1 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J3Z104 | KY | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Sep 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (1 shown)
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
2
Inspections
24 months
15
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+242.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2025 | MI | Full | 9 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 6 | 4 |
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | A0083859001 | $750,000 | 05/19/2017 |
View Insurance History (5 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF003006 | 05/19/2016 | 06/22/2017 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF003006 | 05/19/2016 | 05/19/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000901 | 05/19/2015 | 05/19/2016 | CANCEL | |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050375 | 01/20/2010 | 05/19/2015 | CANCEL | |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050375 | 01/20/2010 | 05/19/2015 | CANCEL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SAFEWAY LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SAFEWAY LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Movers, Box Truck and Hotshot.
Is SAFEWAY LLC's authority currently active?
SAFEWAY LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SAFEWAY LLC been in business?
SAFEWAY LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2010, making their authority approximately 16 years, 6 months old.
Where is SAFEWAY LLC located?
SAFEWAY LLC is physically located at 101 BRADLEY DR, NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SAFEWAY LLC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KY, MI. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 100%) 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-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 9 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-14 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 6 | OOS · 4 |
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), SAFEWAY LLC was cited for 11 violations, of which 5 (45%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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