Awl Transport Inc
USDOT 1199507 · MC-477808 · Mantua, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Awl Transport Inc (dba TLX) is a company based in Mantua, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 434 power units and 143 drivers, which ranks it #39 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 263 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 20.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 3.2 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, meat, refrigerated food and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Awl Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | TLX |
| USDOT number | 1199507 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-477808 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 4626 State Rt 82, Mantua, OH 44255 |
| Phone | (330) 899-3444 |
| First registered | Jan 9, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1199507.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 153 | 64 | 0 |
| Trailers | 516 | 75 | 0 |
- 0.33 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,776,391 miles reported for 2025 – about 27,135 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 83% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 143 CDL drivers; 132 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 11 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Awl Transport Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.3% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 11% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 81% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 22% lower than average |
| Inspections | 263 | 263 with a driver check, 123 with a vehicle check, 152 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Ohio
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aim Integrated Logistics Inc USDOT 877115 | Girard | 366 | 415 | 412 | 22.0% | 17 |
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| B & T Express Inc USDOT 285442 | North Lima | 296 | 264 | 515 | 31.2% | 27 |
| Horizon Freight System Inc USDOT 237360 | Cleveland | 354 | 354 | 326 | 34.2% | 17 |
| Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc USDOT 199521 | Defiance | 315 | 447 | 249 | 12.1% | 23 |
Other carriers near Mantua
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Intermodal LLC USDOT 782294 | Mantua | 179 | 179 | 164 | 29.9% | 11 |
| Park Avenue Intermodal LLC USDOT 2433346 | Mantua | 99 | 99 | 89 | 50.0% | 4 |
| Madison Intermodal LLC USDOT 1851484 | Mantua | 98 | 98 | 131 | 51.3% | 9 |
| Wall Street Intermodal LLC USDOT 2198483 | Mantua | 95 | 95 | 154 | 43.2% | 9 |
| Broadway Intermodal LLC USDOT 443681 | Mantua | 87 | 87 | 105 | 40.0% | 2 |
| Wall Street Systems Inc USDOT 510668 | Mantua | 81 | 81 | 116 | 42.1% | 8 |
| Carter Lumber Transport LLC USDOT 2546417 | Kent | 951 | 794 | 787 | 24.8% | 53 |
| Thompson Electric Inc USDOT 1073459 | Munroe Falls | 338 | 388 | 17 | 22.2% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Awl Transport Inc?
Awl Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 1199507 and operating authority MC-477808.
How many trucks does Awl Transport Inc have?
It reports 434 power units (217 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 591 trailers, with 143 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 23, 2026).
Where is Awl Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Mantua, Ohio 44255.
What is the out-of-service rate of Awl Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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.