MIDNIGHT TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2453787 • 2806 CINCINNATI DAYTON RD STE 101, MIDDLETOWN, OH, 45044
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-946241 | REVOKED | Sep 29, 2021 | Dec 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA953312652 | ON FILE | Oct 28, 2021 | Dec 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2807657 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2017 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA2807657 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2015 | Apr 7, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA953312652 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2807657 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA2807657 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2017 | Apr 7, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-946241 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC946241 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 6, 2021 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2025 |
| MC946241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2017 |
| MC946241 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 4, 2016 | REVOKED | Sep 29, 2021 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2021 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Sep 29, 2021 |
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
6 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 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:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 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 (21 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTON | SR 4 | ...167876 | MIDNIGHT TRANSPORTATIN |
| Feb 9, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...546746 | MIDNIGHT TRANSPORT INC, |
| May 2, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...161298 | MIDNIGHT TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 23, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH-2021-0101-US1786 | Nov 9, 2021 | 382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2) | $11,780 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records