Transportation Services Inc
USDOT 198 · MC-147039 · Romulus, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Transportation Services Inc is a corporation based in Romulus, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 534 power units and 619 drivers, which ranks it #19 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 589 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 7.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 36 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (13 injuries, 2 fatalities, 33 tow-away), or 6.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Transportation Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 198 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-147039 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 18165 Telegraph Road, Romulus, MI 48174 |
| Phone | (734) 282-4444 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 198.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 469 | 65 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,972 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.16 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 99,240,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 185,843 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 619 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: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Transportation Services Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.6% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 58% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 73% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 60% higher than average |
| Inspections | 589 | 589 with a driver check, 344 with a vehicle check, 281 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 8, 1996) | |||
Cargo carried
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Other carriers near Romulus
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Ecology Transportation Solutions Inc USDOT 3224674 | Romulus | 674 | 404 | 471 | 13.1% | 9 |
| 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 |
| Greatway Transportation Inc USDOT 1880349 | Romulus | 117 | 106 | 337 | 32.3% | 16 |
| New Malwa Express Inc USDOT 2256052 | Romulus | 86 | 73 | 128 | 7.1% | 12 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Transportation Services Inc?
Transportation Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 198 and operating authority MC-147039.
How many trucks does Transportation Services Inc have?
It reports 534 power units (534 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,972 trailers, with 619 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 22, 2025).
Where is Transportation Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Romulus, Michigan 48174.
What is the out-of-service rate of Transportation Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 7.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% 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.