CAPACITY TRANSPORT INC
Joins 32 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Berkley Casualty Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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TruckCodex risk summary — CAPACITY TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 270847) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 5.40% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 35.7% vs peer 14.9% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Process Agent Service Company, Inc. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/270847/ As of: Oct 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 270847
Active
CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: LEONARD MACINNES
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Based in MELVINDALE, MI
FMCSA census as of Oct 24, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 5.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35.7% vs peer median 14.9% (worse). n=18250 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (56 → 57) · Aug 22, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
1 active
common
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
270847
In FMCSA records since
Apr 2, 1986 (~40y)
MC / docket
MC458477
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
LEONARD MACINNES
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Fleet size
57 units
Drivers
50
Annual mileage
2,198,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (313) 294-4500
Email: [email protected]
Physical
17065 HESS STREET
MELVINDALE, MI 48122
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
270847
In FMCSA records since
Apr 2, 1986 (~40y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
2,198,000 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
35.7%
vs
23.4%
+12.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate
5.4%
vs
6.7%
-1.3 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.69
vs
1.80
-0.11
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.7%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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Related filings
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InsuranceBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2022
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Process AgentProcess Agent Service Company, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC458477ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 40 | 17 | 0 |
| Trailers | 127 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 57 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 75 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.13% | 18.75% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
57
Drivers
50
Inspections
75
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
35.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
5
57 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 35.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 18,250 ACTIVE carriers operating 28–86 power units (±50% of this carrier's 57 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
5.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 18,250 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
35.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.9%
Median across 18,250 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 56 57FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 22, 2026
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (32 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 37 | |
| Mckt | 17 | |
| Kenworth | 7 | |
| Mack | 7 | |
| Mcoa | 7 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Mntr | 5 | |
| Bens | 4 | |
| Trailer | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | — | 1.70 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 12.04 | 12 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (75 rows) View all 75 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89319580 | Oct 21, 2026 | KY | 1 | SHELBIANA KY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 89085254 | Sep 24, 2026 | MI | 1 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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20 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.43A-TPV, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88880441 | Sep 2, 2026 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN KY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | No |
| 88347762 | Jul 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88343189 | Jul 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88015042 | Jun 2, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87673677 | Apr 23, 2026 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87250136 | Mar 10, 2026 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207F-SDAS | Yes |
| 87233835 | Mar 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | PULASKI TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86982568 | Feb 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | ONEIDA TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86963067 | Feb 3, 2026 | OH | 2 | CELINA OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 396.3A1-F, 393.106D-C, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 86765350 | Jan 12, 2026 | KY | 2 | CAMPBELLSVILLE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86443660 | Dec 1, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-chicago-rd-@-bibbins-rd |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 383.91A-LCDL, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86265091 | Nov 7, 2025 | MI | 2 | AINGER RD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.9A-LTSIR | No |
| 86106797 | Oct 21, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85802673 | Sep 17, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.106D-C, 392.9A-DFSL | Yes |
| 85776696 | Sep 9, 2025 | IN | 3 | FISHERS IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.8-D | No |
| 85397349 | Aug 4, 2025 | KY | 3 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85125826 | Jul 3, 2025 | TN | 3 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 395.24 | No |
| 85048925 | Jun 25, 2025 | MI | 3 | BELLEVILLE REST AREA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84640889 | May 12, 2025 | KY | 3 | LEXINGTON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2LV | No |
| 84467957 | Apr 21, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84217945 | Mar 24, 2025 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.207F, 393.75C, 392.2-SLLS4 | Yes |
| 84058416 | Mar 6, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47F-B | Yes |
| 84013750 | Mar 3, 2025 | KY | 3 | MUNFORDVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (57 rows) View all 57 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003791799 | Apr 17, 2026 | MI | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| MI0003757895 | Mar 3, 2026 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0073152129 | Feb 17, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400185453 | Nov 26, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003340905 | Nov 12, 2024 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003276627 | Sep 6, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003196191 | May 10, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904465851 | Feb 22, 2024 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003129263 | Nov 21, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002950388 | Jul 21, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002826556 | Feb 28, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002755383 | Nov 30, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002691849 | Oct 6, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072734700 | Feb 25, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002370131 | Sep 21, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0215174386 | Sep 20, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072615616 | Apr 14, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0000631690 | Mar 17, 2020 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903354457 | Apr 16, 2019 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0001601213 | Jan 9, 2019 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903239765 | Oct 15, 2018 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072254082 | Oct 1, 2018 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072251268 | Sep 25, 2018 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001245242 | Dec 28, 2017 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903068598 | Dec 12, 2017 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
MC458477
Granted May 14, 2003
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MC458477
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Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC458477 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6501169 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Berkley Casualty Company | 6501169 | BMC-91X | — | Jan 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6501169 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190033 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 5, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190033 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-030054 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 8, 2003 | Jan 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-030058 | CARGO | — | May 8, 2003 | May 5, 2011 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 5, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 27, 2019
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Jan 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 14, 2003
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON | KY | 4 | 2 |
| GILES COUNTY SCALES | TN | 3 | 2 |
| GEORGETOWN IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| MUNFORDVILLE | KY | 2 | 1 |
| SHEPHERDSVILLE | KY | 2 | 0 |
| WB I-94 AT REST AREA | MI | 2 | 0 |
| WB I-96 AT MERRIMAN | MI | 2 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| CENTERVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| FISHERS IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC458477
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 125,183 carriers served
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75 inspections
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57 reportable crashes
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