Saddle Creek Transportation Inc
USDOT 1196553 · MC-470192 · Lakeland, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Saddle Creek Transportation Inc is a company based in Lakeland, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 409 power units and 535 drivers, which ranks it #37 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 524 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 21.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 36 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 35 tow-away), or 8.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, beverages.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Saddle Creek Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1196553 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-470192 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3010 Saddle Creek Road, Lakeland, FL 33801 |
| Phone | (863) 241-3533 |
| First registered | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1196553.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 400 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,728 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.31 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 4.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 40,971,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 100,174 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 535 CDL drivers; 535 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Saddle Creek Transportation | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.3% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 16% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 43% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.8 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 112% higher than average |
| Inspections | 524 | 523 with a driver check, 164 with a vehicle check, 230 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 1, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Florida
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Florida carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Transport Services LLC USDOT 1284430 | Opa Locka | 200 | 220 | 446 | 26.5% | 12 |
| Premier Beverage Co USDOT 510302 | Tampa | 233 | 290 | 146 | 2.1% | 6 |
| Se Independent Delivery Services Inc USDOT 842212 | Lakeland | 748 | 950 | 345 | 21.8% | 39 |
| C & S Wholesale Services LLC USDOT 1338655 | Plant City | 388 | 401 | 297 | 5.3% | 18 |
| Trans-Phos Inc USDOT 160457 | Mulberry | 380 | 431 | 568 | 19.0% | 28 |
| Mak Logistics LLC USDOT 1876301 | Medley | 316 | 316 | 299 | 12.4% | 5 |
Other carriers near Lakeland
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publix Super Markets Inc USDOT 439262 | Lakeland | 945 | 1,720 | 944 | 5.4% | 107 |
| Phoenix Logistics & Cold Storage LLC USDOT 3348075 | Lakeland | 257 | 243 | 157 | 13.3% | 18 |
| Exxact Transport Inc USDOT 612401 | Lakeland | 91 | 96 | 121 | 27.3% | 8 |
| Best Carrier Solutions Inc USDOT 2811363 | Lakeland | 72 | 70 | 137 | 32.8% | 5 |
| Oakley Transport Inc USDOT 281321 | Lake Wales | 651 | 606 | 906 | 11.8% | 45 |
| Mega Trucking LLC USDOT 2582238 | Auburndale | 550 | 275 | 240 | 42.6% | 17 |
| Indian River Transport Co USDOT 123611 | Winter Haven | 415 | 430 | 819 | 17.1% | 61 |
| Bynum Transport Inc USDOT 105899 | Auburndale | 200 | 229 | 257 | 26.7% | 18 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Saddle Creek Transportation Inc?
Saddle Creek Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1196553 and operating authority MC-470192.
How many trucks does Saddle Creek Transportation Inc have?
It reports 409 power units (400 tractors, 9 straight trucks) and 1,728 trailers, with 535 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 13, 2026).
Where is Saddle Creek Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Lakeland, Florida 33801.
What is the out-of-service rate of Saddle Creek Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.