MICHIGANA TRANS LLC
USDOT 3796752 • 20435 CARLYSLE ST, DEARBORN, MI, 48124
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-1364956 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7210012873 | ON FILE | Oct 9, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA862338681 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000088-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000088-01 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000088-01 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000088-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000088-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000088-00 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04330928 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7210012873 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA862338681 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04330928 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1364956 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC1364956 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 |
| MC1364956 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2024 |
| MC1364956 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 9, 2022 | — | 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
8 states • 71 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from 71 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLOWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLOWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83G-ELDC | Exhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits en | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.3A1-STTSCNL | Steering - Tilt steering wheel column does not lock in one position | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (71 inspections)
Showing 50 of 71
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE TWP | E I 96 | ...JH6398 | MICHIGANA TRANS LLC |
| Jun 26, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Canton Twp | HAGGERTY | ...893941 | MICHIGANA TRANS LLC |
| Jun 4, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | E I 96 | ...FY9966 | MICHIGANA TRANS LLC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Lincoln Twp | E I 94 | ...977254 | MICHIGANA TRANS LLC |
| Apr 7, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MACEDONIA | 41.3332071;-81.516399 HW | ...W34808 | MICHIGANA TRANS LLC |
| Feb 16, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARKLE(HUNTINGTON) | I 69 SOUTHBOUND | ...946825 | MICHIGANA TRANS LLC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILAN | IR 80 | ...KP3947 | MICHIGANA TRANS LLC, |
| Jun 2, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | YPSILANTI TWP | I 94 | ...927053 | MICHIGANA TRANS LLC |
| May 11, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LINCOLN PARK | N I 75 | ...999613 | MICHIGANA TRANS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records