Churchill Transportation Inc
USDOT 170798 · MC-147259 · Detroit, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Churchill Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Detroit, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 103 power units and 74 drivers, which ranks it #138 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 88 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.9 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, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Churchill Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 170798 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-147259 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2455 24Th St, Detroit, MI 48216 |
| Phone | (313) 896-1500 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 170798.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 83 | 18 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 360 | 0 |
- 0.72 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,638,146 miles reported for 2025 – about 83,865 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 18% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 74 CDL drivers; 67 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 7 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 | Churchill Transportation Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.5% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 44% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 56% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.5 | about average |
| Inspections | 88 | 88 with a driver check, 38 with a vehicle check, 40 BASIC violations recorded, 8 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 12, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Churchill Transportation Inc?
Churchill Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 170798 and operating authority MC-147259.
How many trucks does Churchill Transportation Inc have?
It reports 103 power units (101 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 360 trailers, with 74 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 1, 2026).
Where is Churchill Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Detroit, Michigan 48216.
What is the out-of-service rate of Churchill Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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.