Ross Transportation Services Inc
USDOT 14484 · MC-187846 · Grafton, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Ross Transportation Services Inc is a corporation based in Grafton, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 141 power units and 112 drivers, which ranks it #185 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 62 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 3.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ross Transportation Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 14484 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-187846 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 36790 Giles Rd, Grafton, OH 44044 |
| Phone | (440) 748-5900 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 14484.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 49 | 45 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,427,037 miles reported for 2025 – about 17,213 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 64% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 28 CDL drivers; 28 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 28 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Ross Transportation Services | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.8% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 80% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.7 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 84% lower than average |
| Inspections | 62 | 62 with a driver check, 52 with a vehicle check, 19 BASIC violations recorded, 46 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 20, 2019) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ross Transportation Services Inc?
Ross Transportation Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 14484 and operating authority MC-187846.
How many trucks does Ross Transportation Services Inc have?
It reports 141 power units (30 tractors, 2 straight trucks) and 94 trailers, with 112 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 30, 2026).
Where is Ross Transportation Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Grafton, Ohio 44044.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ross Transportation Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 3.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.