RED CAP TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1093846 • DBA: RED CAP TRANSPORT • 1725 MILLER RD, DEARBORN, MI, 48120-1732
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X84525 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC-030025 | ON FILE | Feb 19, 2003 | May 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-030036 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2003 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-030036 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2003 | Jan 1, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X84525 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-030036 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-030036 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-030025 | CARGO | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC452502 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC452502 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (91 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 12 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | N I 75 | ...083423 | RED CAP TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 27, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHEFFIELD | I-90 HW | ...FM4742 | RED CAP TRANSPORT |
| Feb 16, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALLEN PARK | SOUTHFIELD | ...233097 | RED CAP TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 14, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2015 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2012 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2012 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events