FAMOUS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2279731 • DBA: FAMOUS LOGISTICS • 2620 RIDGEWOOD RD, AKRON, OH, 44313
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-780233 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 11, 2012 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP4353809 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP4353809 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP4353809 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP4353809 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC780233 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 10, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC780233 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2012 |
| MC780233 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 17, 2012 | — | 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
15 states • 280 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from latest 100 of 280 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSRLF | Steering - Power steering reservoir low fluid | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (280 inspections)
Showing 50 of 280
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATH | SR 81 | ...T60479 | FAMOUS TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 8, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW CASTLE CITY | ROUTE 0018 N | ...T60263 | FAMOUS TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 13, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | MAGEE ST | ...S80246 | FAMOUS TRUCKING LLC |
| May 12, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTON | IR 75 | ...334909 | FAMOUS TRUCKING LLC |
| Feb 20, 2025 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | PRIDE ST | ...S76756 | FAMOUS LOGISTICS |
| Jul 26, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...ME9701 | FAMOUS TRUCKING LLC |
| May 3, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOSTORIA | US 23 | ...S69556 | FAMOUS LOGISTICS |
| Apr 15, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...NT4847 | FAMOUS LOGISTICS |
| May 3, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP | MCDOWELL LN | ...S77863 | FAMOUS LOGISTICS |
| Nov 17, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEPPER PIKE | SOUTH WOODLAND RD | ...S69557 | FAMOUS TRUCKING LLC |
| Jun 10, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARROLL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0015 N | ...277681 | FAMOUS LOGISTICS |
| May 14, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 4 | RAVENNA (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 0014 | ...ME9702 | FAMOUS TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 26, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events