MOTOR CITY EXPEDITORS INC

USDOT 2396513 • 6633 18 MILE ROAD SUITE 3I, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48314

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,396,513
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
Phone
2487598080
Power Units (MCS-150)
46
Drivers (MCS-150)
45
MCS-150 Mileage
4,335,382
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
6633 18 MILE ROAD SUITE 3I, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48314
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 15, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Property BrokerMC-823962DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-823962ACTIVEUnknownNov 15, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTINCA9099637ON FILENov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary54-169189-00CANCELLEDNov 15, 2022Nov 15, 2024
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP45370AREPLACEDNov 15, 2018Nov 15, 2022
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2170687REPLACEDMay 10, 2018Nov 15, 2018
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2170687NAME CHANGEDMay 10, 2018Dec 3, 2018
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2170687REPLACEDMay 31, 2013May 10, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLMS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYTINCA9099637BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2025Nov 15, 2025
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY54-169189-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2024
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP45370ABIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2022Nov 15, 2022
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2170687BIPD/PrimaryDec 3, 2018Dec 3, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2170687BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2018Nov 15, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2170687BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2018May 10, 2018

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC823962COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 21, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 15, 2024
MC823962COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 3, 2021
MC823962COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 30, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 16, 2018
MC823962MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 6, 2013Unknown
MC823962PROPERTY BROKERDISMISSEDMay 22, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
49%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
114
Violations
83
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.0%
Driver OOS %
3.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
46
Drivers (MCS-150)
45
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
3
Apr
5
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
12
Aug
12
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
4
Dec
9
Jan
6
Feb
11
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 114 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

33 states114 inspections

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Violation Summary (83 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)

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Violation Summary (83 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status8010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit505Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.3-SVExternal sun visor obstructs the drivers view10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60E-WSGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.106C2-CCargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A3Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.3E-DACDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.83vs nat'l 1.80
-0.97 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (114 inspections)

Showing 50 of 114

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Inspection History (114 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687505841RoadsideSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 2, 202687481404LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLFCNo
Mar 30, 202687471208CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Mar 28, 202687435131WINSLOW AZAZLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.3-SVNo
Mar 26, 202687420824I-24ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 26, 202687441734IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9HNo
Mar 21, 202687369711SAGE JUNCTION IDIDLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.11A1-CSURRNo
Mar 18, 202687330648SMELTERVILLE IDIDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 17, 202687327391LINDSEY OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 14, 202687299247NEW IBERIA LALALevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLMFYes
Mar 14, 202687299266JEANERETTE LALALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 4, 202687206104DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Mar 3, 202687291637APEX CHECKSITENVLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 25, 202687155446GILROY INSPECTION FACILITYCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 24, 202687138900TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 16, 202687108779MIDDLETOWN NYNYLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Feb 10, 202687050901SELAH WAWALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 3, 202686962875MARION OHOHLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 2, 202686949724CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 22, 202686878503DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Jan 21, 202686860082FREDERICK MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jan 20, 202686856454SB 99 JNO PELANDALE OCCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.16ADYes
Jan 19, 202686836804TILFORD SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 19, 202686860843HAUGAN MTMTLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 17, 202686842546NB IH35 MM59TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 13, 202686788211HOPE ARARLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jan 7, 202686734742VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 6, 202686744370LITTLE SUAMICO WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 31, 202586704011MEDICAL LAKE WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 15, 202586587497LONDON OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 9, 202586533918HOPE ARARLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Dec 2, 202586476579DOUGLAS AZAZLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 20, 202586387654BUCKHORN SCALESCALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Nov 19, 202586376833CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 17, 202586392723GEORGE WAWALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 12, 202586296151MOREHEADKYLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 9, 202586289831VAN BUREN ARARLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Nov 1, 202586215928BROADUS MTMTLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2383.95A-LCDL, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 1, 202586272247BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 28, 202586167493ASHLAND ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 24, 202586150974WILLCOX AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4395.8E-HOSPDNo
Oct 23, 202586149020RoadsideNMLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 393.60E-WSNo
Oct 21, 202586122158COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 9, 202586011828MOHAWK TNTNLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Oct 6, 202585983993WB ANTELOPE SCALECALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Oct 5, 202585965160JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 30, 202585932792SIOUX FALLS SDSDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 19, 202585823999BOSSIER CITY LALALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Sep 18, 202585823756TILFORD SDSDLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 18, 202585824623ECHO UTUTLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

109 total · 11.0% OOS
2024-062026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 20, 2026KYTOW00PADUCAHUS0062...680683MOTOR CITY EXPEDITORS INC
Oct 26, 2025IATOW00IOWA CITYI 80 W/247...WP7291MOTOR CITY EXPEDITORS INC
Sep 5, 2025MTINJURY01MT 2+45.8748 -111.9855...WP7303MOTOR CITY EXPEDITORS INC
Aug 30, 2025LATOW00RURALLA-1032...689151MOTOR CITY EXPEDITORS INC
Sep 10, 2021LATOW005000I-10...248671MOTOR CITY EXPEDITORS INC

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 20, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 26, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 5, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MT
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 30, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in LA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 15, 2024
Authority
Nov 15, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in LA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 3, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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