POPULAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3751739 • 522 TREBISKY ROAD, RICHMOND HTS, OH, 44143
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
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
3,751,739
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2164718552
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
890,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
522 TREBISKY ROAD, RICHMOND HTS, OH, 44143
Contact
Phone: 2164718552
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 15, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1332125 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9115369 | ON FILE | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9115369 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2024 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA954260399 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 15, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA954260399 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9115369 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9115369 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA954260399 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA954260399 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1332125 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 21, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
90%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
14
Violations
17
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.3%
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
9 states • 14 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (17 violations from 14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | 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:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.21vs nat'l 1.80
-0.59 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 (14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
13 total · 23.1% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 14, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 15, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 15, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-1332125 Certificate
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