Roeder Cartage Company Incorporated
USDOT 188304 · MC-147949 · Lima, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Roeder Cartage Company Incorporated is a corporation based in Lima, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 133 power units and 55 drivers, which ranks it #199 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 158 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 10.5% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 1.5 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, commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Roeder Cartage Company Incorporated |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 188304 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-147949 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1979 North Dixie Hwy, Lima, OH 45801 |
| Phone | (419) 221-1600 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 188304.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 52 | 4 | 0 |
- 0.41 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.7 trailers per tractor.
- 4,090,712 miles reported for 2025 – about 30,757 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 93% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 55 CDL drivers; 55 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Roeder Cartage Company Incor | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.5% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 44% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 66% lower than average |
| Inspections | 158 | 158 with a driver check, 143 with a vehicle check, 76 BASIC violations recorded, 124 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 13, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Roeder Cartage Company Incorporated?
Roeder Cartage Company Incorporated is registered with USDOT number 188304 and operating authority MC-147949.
How many trucks does Roeder Cartage Company Incorporated have?
It reports 133 power units (77 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 56 trailers, with 55 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Roeder Cartage Company Incorporated located?
Its registered physical address is in Lima, Ohio 45801.
What is the out-of-service rate of Roeder Cartage Company Incorporated?
Over 24 months, 10.5% 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.