LINK TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2051669 • 15245 MARTIN RD, ROSEVILLE, MI, 48066
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-718601 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 10, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6510728 | ON FILE | Mar 9, 2022 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 04288526 | ON FILE | Mar 9, 2015 | Apr 11, 2018 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210055 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 9, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200064 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2020 | Mar 9, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180056 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2018 | Mar 9, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-288104-00 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2015 | Mar 9, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB000027 | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 2014 | Mar 9, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA 8484041 | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 2012 | Jan 10, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8484041 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 9, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0029162 | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2011 | Mar 9, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0029162 | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2011 | Mar 9, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0029158 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2010 | Jul 29, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0029158 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2010 | Jul 29, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6510728 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210055 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200064 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180056 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2020 | Mar 9, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 04288526 | CARGO | Apr 11, 2018 | Apr 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-288104-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2018 | Mar 9, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB000027 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2015 | Mar 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8484041 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2014 | Mar 9, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8484041 | CARGO | Jan 10, 2013 | Jan 10, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0029162 | CARGO | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 9, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0029162 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 9, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0029158 | CARGO | Jul 29, 2011 | Jul 29, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0029158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2011 | Jul 29, 2011 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC718601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2015 |
| MC718601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2011 |
| MC718601 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2010 | — | 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
3 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (76 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HSH | Hubs - Smoking from hub assembly | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (24 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | MI | FATAL | 2 | 0 | Blackman Twp | W I 94 | ...NC6572 | LINK TRANSPORT INC |
| May 18, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | I-94 | ...FU3951 | LINK TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 5, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ST CLAIR SHORES | W I 94 | ...163290 | LINK TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 10, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2017 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2016 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2012 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2012 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2011 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events