GROUNDSCAPE CONCEPTS LLC
27-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Chattanooga, TN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2828019
- MC
- MC1501921
- Based
- Chattanooga, TN
- Contact
- 4236224297 · accounting@groundscapeconcepts.com
What this carrier is
GROUNDSCAPE CONCEPTS LLC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Chattanooga, TN. Operating footprint: 27 power units, 17 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1501921 authority. Listed cargo classifications include grain, feed, hay, utility equipment, farm supplies, and other: construction materia.
Fleet composition on file: 24 owned trucks, 3 owned tractors, 22 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,135 motor carriers operating 27 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 15.95 | 31.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.33 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.15 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 44.03 | 50.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.75 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 27-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2828019: 12 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Nov 12, 2025 in TN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 |
| Total violations | 15 (8 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with grain, feed, hay, utility equipment, farm supplies, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (22 trailers against 3 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,135 peer carriers operating 27 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 11 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 15 violations.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running local lanes with 27 power units on file.
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