Ploger Transportation LLC
USDOT 1438436 · MC-543563 · Norwalk, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Ploger Transportation LLC is a company based in Norwalk, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 88 power units and 88 drivers, which ranks it #321 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 68 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 19.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 5.7 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ploger Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1438436 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-543563 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 300 Cleveland Road, Norwalk, OH 44857 |
| Phone | (419) 465-2100 |
| First registered | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1438436.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 246 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,148,126 miles reported for 2025 – about 92,592 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 80 CDL drivers; 88 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Ploger Transportation LLC | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.2% | 20.5% | 17.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 19% higher than average |
| Inspections | 68 | 68 with a driver check, 26 with a vehicle check, 20 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 22, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ploger Transportation LLC?
Ploger Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 1438436 and operating authority MC-543563.
How many trucks does Ploger Transportation LLC have?
It reports 88 power units (88 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 246 trailers, with 88 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Ploger Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Norwalk, Ohio 44857.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ploger Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 19.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
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.