Trinity Transport INC
Lexington, NC
Profile data updated Jan 13, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
50
Power Units
45
Drivers
Est. 1995 (31 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
TRINITY TRANSPORT INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 1995. Based in LEXINGTON, NC, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Trinity Transport INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 50 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Trailers | 240 | 0 | 0 | 240 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Trinity Transport INC is authorized to transport the following 9 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 45
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,505,849 miles (2025)
Driver Information
45
Total Drivers
45
CDL Drivers
45
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TRINITY TRANSPORT INC
102 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 5, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Wabash Nat, Waba. Equipment breakdown: 59 SEMI-TRAILER, 40 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is above industry average. About 1 in 8 inspections is finding something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their PM program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 59 | 58% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 40 | 39% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 2% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 1% |
Vehicle makes (14 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 35 | 34% |
| Wabash Nat | 18 | 18% |
| Waba | 10 | 10% |
| Great Dane | 7 | 7% |
| Peterbilt | 7 | 7% |
| Wanc | 7 | 7% |
| Gdan | 4 | 4% |
| Util | 3 | 3% |
| Wabash Vans | 3 | 3% |
| Frue | 3 | 3% |
| Utility | 2 | 2% |
| Fruehauf | 1 | 1% |
| Ut58 | 1 | 1% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 102 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5187848 | ME | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| NM8645 | NC | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| VV3636 | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| VW8365 | NC | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 5113415 | ME | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 3311294 | ME | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| NH9289 | NC | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 5113411 | ME | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| NK2842 | NC | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 5187843 | ME | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| VV3637 | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 5113392 | ME | WABA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| MB3417 | NC | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| NH9285 | NC | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 5187844 | ME | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 5103052 | ME | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| NH4079 | NC | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| NH9293 | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Feb 2026 |
| 459051Z | ME | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| NK2844 | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Feb 2026 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: ME (60) · NC (42)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 102)
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
79
Inspections
24 months
31
Violations
Total found
11
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-7.8%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | NJ | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/19/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/05/2026 | MD | Full | 2 | 2 |
| 04/22/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/22/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/20/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/10/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/31/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2026 | SC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 03/10/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/06/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 02/25/2026 | MD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/24/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 79 inspections.
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | 91X | ICC-P2270-321387 | $750,000 | 06/15/2024 |
| Cargo | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | 34 | IHR 8715053 | Self-Insured / N/A | 06/01/2010 |
| Unknown | BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA | 85 | NA | Self-Insured / N/A | 10/01/2013 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL434204 | 10/16/1997 | 12/18/1999 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0035706 | 10/16/2001 | 11/21/2001 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2301111102 | 11/10/2002 | 11/10/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0708881 | 11/10/2001 | 11/10/2002 | CANCEL | |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0708881 | 11/11/2001 | 11/10/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4438635-1 | 11/10/2000 | 11/10/2001 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4438635-0 | 11/10/1999 | 11/10/2000 | CANCEL | |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL434204 | 10/16/1997 | 11/10/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP1403310 | 10/16/2002 | 10/16/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | L0N102900 | 10/16/2000 | 10/16/2001 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 8792096 | 10/16/1997 | 10/16/1999 | CANCEL | |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL434204 | 10/16/1997 | 10/16/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 03 21 02 | 10/18/1996 | 10/16/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 23654 | 09/09/1993 | 10/12/1995 | CANCEL | |
| BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA | 03/04/2010 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | ||
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | STP 718116 | 09/09/1995 | 09/09/1996 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 289740 | 09/22/1993 | 09/09/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| RANDOLPH BANK & TRUST CO | 09/14/1988 | 08/01/2002 | TERM/REPL | ||
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 135066 | 08/01/2002 | 07/23/2005 | CANCEL | |
| PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC6063216 | 10/16/2004 | 07/12/2005 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
7
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
7
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | FL | UNINCORP ZONE 1, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/03/2025 | SC | ANDERSON, SC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/12/2025 | NC | LELAND, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/27/2025 | VA | NORFOLK, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/01/2025 | GA | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/14/2025 | NC | CONCORD, NC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 08/20/2024 | NC | CHARLOTTE, NC | 0 | 3 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TRINITY TRANSPORT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TRINITY TRANSPORT INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is TRINITY TRANSPORT INC's authority currently active?
TRINITY TRANSPORT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has TRINITY TRANSPORT INC been in business?
TRINITY TRANSPORT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 1995, making their authority approximately 31 years, 4 months old.
Where is TRINITY TRANSPORT INC located?
TRINITY TRANSPORT INC is physically located at 317 GREEN NEEDLES ROAD, LEXINGTON, NC 27295.
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Roadside Inspection History 79 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TRINITY TRANSPORT INC has been inspected 79 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NC, SC, GA. Out of these, 7 inspections (about 9%) 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-SLLS1 — 5 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-04-22 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-22 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-20 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-10 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-10 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-06 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-25 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-24 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-18 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-18 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-28 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-12 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-05 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-11-25 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-19 | 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.
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