Contract Transportation Systems Co
USDOT 188891 · MC-152509 · Cleveland, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Contract Transportation Systems Co is a corporation based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,288 power units and 1,156 drivers, which ranks it #12 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 2,504 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 6.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 62 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (34 injuries, 2 fatalities, 56 tow-away), or 4.8 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, chemicals, beverages.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Contract Transportation Systems Co |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 188891 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-152509 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113 |
| Phone | (216) 469-0419 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 188891.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 1,011 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2,599 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 90,077,704 miles reported for 2025 – about 69,936 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,156 CDL drivers; 1,156 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: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Contract Transportation Syst | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.2% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 58% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 43% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.8 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 84% higher than average |
| Inspections | 2,504 | 2,500 with a driver check, 1,863 with a vehicle check, 723 BASIC violations recorded, 1,239 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 11, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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Other carriers near Cleveland
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Containerport Group Inc USDOT 232734 | Cleveland | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,508 | 29.9% | 54 |
| The Kaplan Trucking Company USDOT 120670 | Cleveland | 867 | 867 | 886 | 25.3% | 67 |
| Horizon Midwest Inc USDOT 2317693 | Cleveland | 405 | 405 | 468 | 30.9% | 16 |
| TRX Southeast Inc USDOT 2256081 | Cleveland | 354 | 177 | 189 | 26.7% | 16 |
| Horizon Freight System Inc USDOT 237360 | Cleveland | 354 | 354 | 326 | 34.2% | 17 |
| TRX Inc USDOT 1071546 | Cleveland | 262 | 131 | 146 | 39.5% | 11 |
| Continuum Transportation Services Ltd USDOT 1519324 | Cleveland | 250 | 250 | 211 | 42.9% | 17 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Contract Transportation Systems Co?
Contract Transportation Systems Co is registered with USDOT number 188891 and operating authority MC-152509.
How many trucks does Contract Transportation Systems Co have?
It reports 1,288 power units (1,011 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 2,599 trailers, with 1,156 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 24, 2026).
Where is Contract Transportation Systems Co located?
Its registered physical address is in Cleveland, Ohio 44113.
What is the out-of-service rate of Contract Transportation Systems Co?
Over 24 months, 6.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.