MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION OF OHIO LLC
USDOT 2944855 • DBA: MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION • 1340 DEPOT STREET, CLEVELAND, OH, 44116
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13491 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1001073785 | ON FILE | Jul 17, 2018 | Mar 7, 2020 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13465 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13465 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 13, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1001073785 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 5, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13465 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13465 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13465 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13465 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 2017100103 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 26, 2017 | Feb 5, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13372 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 8, 2016 | Feb 5, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13372 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2016 | Jan 1, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13491 | BIPD | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1001073785 | SURETY | Mar 7, 2020 | Mar 7, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13465 | BIPD | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13465 | BIPD | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13465 | BIPD | Jul 25, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 |
| NAMECHG | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1001073785 | SURETY | Jul 17, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13465 | BIPD | Jul 17, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13465 | BIPD | Jun 13, 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13372 | BIPD | Feb 5, 2018 | Feb 5, 2018 |
| NAMECHG | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2017100103 | SURETY | Feb 5, 2018 | Feb 5, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13465 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13372 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC996608 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2020 |
| MC996608 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2018 |
| MC996608 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2018 |
| MC996608 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2018 |
| MC996608 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2018 |
| MC996608 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2018 |
| MC996608 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Nov 3, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC996608 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Dec 19, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC996608 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 1, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
15 states • 135 inspections
Violation Summary (99 violations from latest 100 of 135 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 6 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-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:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13D3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AR | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | 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:393.55(d)(1) | 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 (135 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | INTERSTATE 64 WEST | ...718610 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION OF OHIO LLC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | 13 | ...180156 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION OF OHIO LLC |
| Mar 12, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TUNICA | US 61 | ...169568 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION |
| Jan 17, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MARENGO | AL-10 | ...HL7796 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION |
| Jul 21, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL SAINT CLAIR | I-20 | ...461025 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION |
| Jul 13, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NO NAME | ...UK7952 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION OF OHIO LLC |
| May 21, 2023 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL BUTLER | I-65 | ...498965 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION |
| Jan 8, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...895310 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION OF OHIO LLC |
| Jul 5, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUFFOLK | WHALEYVILLE BLVD | ...W83723 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION |
| Jun 9, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-16 1 MILE EAST CANOOCHEE ROAD | ...185713 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION OF OHIO LLC |
| Mar 23, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rural Baldwin | I-65 | ...677637 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION |
| Feb 11, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VILLA RICA | EXIT 24 OFF 75 FT EAST SR61 | ...416070 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION OF OHIO LLC |
| Jan 18, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAVANNAH | I-16 EAST / CHATHAM PKWY | ...H56462 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION OF OHIO LLC |
| Dec 16, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-77 MP 60 | ...BW1032 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION |
| Jul 15, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMPTON CITY | I-64 EAST | ...HT7560 | MIDDLE BAY TRANSPORTATION OF OHIO LLC |
| Oct 13, 2020 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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