RED LINE LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2418970 • 13842 LAKESIDE CIR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48313
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-833017 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 1, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005198 | ON FILE | Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6503394 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2020 | Aug 2, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0002240 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2019 | Aug 2, 2020 |
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AVT1000031 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2018 | Aug 2, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08620701 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 2, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004981 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2016 | Aug 2, 2017 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2088767 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2016 | Aug 2, 2016 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2088767 | REPLACED | May 15, 2016 | May 15, 2016 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2088767 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2015 | May 15, 2016 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2088767 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2088767 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2015 | Aug 2, 2015 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2088767 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2014 | Jun 8, 2015 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 20887670 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2014 | Aug 8, 2014 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2088767 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2014 | Jun 11, 2014 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2088767 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2014 | Feb 9, 2014 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2088767 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2013 | Jan 11, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005198 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6503394 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002240 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | AVT1000031 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2019 | Aug 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08620701 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2018 | Aug 2, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004981 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088767 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2016 | Aug 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088767 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2016 | May 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088767 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2016 | May 15, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088767 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088767 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2015 | Aug 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088767 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 20887670 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2014 | Aug 8, 2014 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088767 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2014 | Jun 11, 2014 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088767 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2014 | Feb 9, 2014 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088767 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2014 | Jan 11, 2014 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2019 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2018 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2017 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2016 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2016 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2015 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2015 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2014 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2014 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2014 |
| MC833017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2013 |
| MC833017 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 9, 2013 | — | 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
13 states • 85 inspections
Violation Summary (110 violations from 85 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.13C1 | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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: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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (85 inspections)
Showing 50 of 85
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-59 SOUTH MILE MARKER 19 | ...JR5425 | RED LINE LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 5, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | GROESBECK | ...791328 | RED LINE LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 14, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...JR5426 | RED LINE LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 18, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAZEL PARK | CHRYSLER | ...416349 | RED LINE LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 8, 2022 | AR | FATAL | 3 | 7 | RURAL(HOT SPRING COUNTY) | I30 | ...NB1434 | RED LINE LOGISTICS INC |
| Jul 28, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...972340 | RED LINE LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 25, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Sauk Village | SAUK TRAIL AVE | ...BK8324 | RED LINE LOGISTICS INC |
| Mar 10, 2021 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...154741 | RED LINE LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 20, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2018 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2016 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2014 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2013 | IL | FATAL | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events