Greatway Transportation Inc
USDOT 1880349 · MC-678205 · Romulus, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Greatway Transportation Inc is a company based in Romulus, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 117 power units and 106 drivers, which ranks it #120 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 337 times – about 2.9 inspections per power unit. 32.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% 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 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 1 fatality, 15 tow-away), or 13.7 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, meat, us mail and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Greatway Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1880349 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-678205 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 29841 Van Born Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 |
| Phone | (313) 551-3021 |
| First registered | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 20, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1880349.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 41 | 76 | 0 |
| Trailers | 73 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.6 trailers per tractor.
- 36,000,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 307,692 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 60% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 106 CDL drivers; 97 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 9 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 | Greatway Transportation Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.3% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 72% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.7% | 2.6% | 1.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 13.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 205% higher than average |
| Inspections | 337 | 336 with a driver check, 198 with a vehicle check, 318 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 2, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Safe Logistics LLC USDOT 2985762 | Dearborn Heights | 99 | 77 | 69 | 22.2% | 5 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Ecology Transportation Solutions Inc USDOT 3224674 | Romulus | 674 | 404 | 471 | 13.1% | 9 |
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| S a Express Inc USDOT 2285847 | Romulus | 198 | 205 | 137 | 30.6% | 18 |
| Tantara Transportation Inc USDOT 587180 | Romulus | 180 | 90 | 74 | 14.7% | 11 |
| Universal Transport II LLC USDOT 2872165 | Romulus | 171 | 165 | 256 | 41.6% | 13 |
| Northfield Trucking Company Inc USDOT 854401 | Romulus | 120 | 108 | 64 | 26.7% | 6 |
| Autobahn USA Freight Lines Ltd USDOT 1746040 | Romulus | 118 | 104 | 146 | 39.1% | 15 |
| New Malwa Express Inc USDOT 2256052 | Romulus | 86 | 73 | 128 | 7.1% | 12 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Greatway Transportation Inc?
Greatway Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1880349 and operating authority MC-678205.
How many trucks does Greatway Transportation Inc have?
It reports 117 power units (117 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 73 trailers, with 106 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 20, 2025).
Where is Greatway Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Romulus, Michigan 48174.
What is the out-of-service rate of Greatway Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% 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.