Des - Claw LLC
USDOT 1618056 · MC-597889 · Sterling Heights, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Des - Claw LLC (dba Claw Freight Mayco Freight) is a company based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 124 power units and 125 drivers, which ranks it #109 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 42 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 7.3 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Des - Claw LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Claw Freight Mayco Freight |
| USDOT number | 1618056 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-597889 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 42135 R Mancini Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 |
| Phone | (586) 791-2932 |
| First registered | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1618056.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 14 | 100 | 0 |
| Trailers | 183 | 182 | 0 |
- 1.01 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,350,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 35,081 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 41% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 115 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Des - Claw LLC | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.8% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 26% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 2.6% | 1.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 62% higher than average |
| Inspections | 42 | 42 with a driver check, 21 with a vehicle check, 34 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: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Des - Claw LLC?
Des - Claw LLC is registered with USDOT number 1618056 and operating authority MC-597889.
How many trucks does Des - Claw LLC have?
It reports 124 power units (114 tractors, 10 straight trucks) and 365 trailers, with 125 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 9, 2025).
Where is Des - Claw LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314.
What is the out-of-service rate of Des - Claw LLC?
Over 24 months, 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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.