The Kaplan Trucking Company
USDOT 120670 · MC-2304 · Cleveland, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
The Kaplan Trucking Company is a corporation based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 867 power units and 867 drivers, which ranks it #20 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 886 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 25.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 67 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (32 injuries, 1 fatality, 66 tow-away), or 7.7 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, oilfield equipment, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | The Kaplan Trucking Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 120670 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-2304 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 8777 Rockside Road, Cleveland, OH 44125 |
| Phone | (216) 341-3322 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 120670.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 867 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 867 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 49,955,294 miles reported for 2025 – about 57,619 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 867 CDL drivers; 683 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 184 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | The Kaplan Trucking Company | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.3% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 42% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.6% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 84% higher than average |
| Inspections | 886 | 885 with a driver check, 462 with a vehicle check, 793 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 6, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Ohio
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Ohio carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Lumber Transport LLC USDOT 2546417 | Kent | 951 | 794 | 787 | 24.8% | 53 |
| P I & I Motor Express Inc USDOT 122443 | Masury | 473 | 303 | 283 | 20.8% | 18 |
| B & T Express Inc USDOT 285442 | North Lima | 296 | 264 | 515 | 31.2% | 27 |
| Awl Transport Inc USDOT 1199507 | Mantua | 434 | 143 | 263 | 20.3% | 14 |
| Containerport Group Inc USDOT 232734 | Cleveland | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,508 | 29.9% | 54 |
| Acbxpress Corp USDOT 3189484 | Columbus | 395 | 395 | 396 | 30.1% | 19 |
Other carriers near Cleveland
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Transportation Systems Co USDOT 188891 | Cleveland | 1,288 | 1,156 | 2,504 | 6.2% | 62 |
| Horizon Midwest Inc USDOT 2317693 | Cleveland | 405 | 405 | 468 | 30.9% | 16 |
| TRX Southeast Inc USDOT 2256081 | Cleveland | 354 | 177 | 189 | 26.7% | 16 |
| Horizon Freight System Inc USDOT 237360 | Cleveland | 354 | 354 | 326 | 34.2% | 17 |
| TRX Inc USDOT 1071546 | Cleveland | 262 | 131 | 146 | 39.5% | 11 |
| Continuum Transportation Services Ltd USDOT 1519324 | Cleveland | 250 | 250 | 211 | 42.9% | 17 |
| American Marine Express Inc USDOT 1598342 | Cleveland | 225 | 199 | 140 | 44.4% | 10 |
| Horizon West Inc USDOT 2318092 | Cleveland | 219 | 219 | 210 | 32.3% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of The Kaplan Trucking Company?
The Kaplan Trucking Company is registered with USDOT number 120670 and operating authority MC-2304.
How many trucks does The Kaplan Trucking Company have?
It reports 867 power units (867 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 867 trailers, with 867 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 14, 2026).
Where is The Kaplan Trucking Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Cleveland, Ohio 44125.
What is the out-of-service rate of The Kaplan Trucking Company?
Over 24 months, 25.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% 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.