Famous Trucking LLC
USDOT 2279731 · MC-780233 · Akron, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Famous Trucking LLC (dba Famous Logistics) is a company based in Akron, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 268 power units and 196 drivers, which ranks it #88 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 185 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 10.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 1 fatality, 5 tow-away), or 1.9 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, household goods, building materials, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Famous Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Famous Logistics |
| USDOT number | 2279731 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-780233 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2620 Ridgewood Rd, Akron, OH 44313 |
| Phone | (330) 762-9621 |
| First registered | Mar 5, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2279731.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 176 | 68 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 82 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.73 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,400,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 20,149 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 81% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 34 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 27 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Famous Trucking LLC | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.1% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 45% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 73% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 55% lower than average |
| Inspections | 185 | 185 with a driver check, 119 with a vehicle check, 74 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Kag Dry Bulk LLC USDOT 3598268 | North Canton | 261 | 220 | 231 | 11.0% | 5 |
| Gerken Leasing Company Limited USDOT 801784 | Napoleon | 296 | 189 | 16 | 12.5% | 4 |
| LKS Transportation LLC USDOT 470959 | Columbus | 541 | 386 | 81 | 12.0% | 10 |
Other carriers near Akron
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Rayl Transport Inc USDOT 358614 | Akron | 326 | 249 | 252 | 27.3% | 21 |
| Taylor & Taylor Transport LLC USDOT 3783198 | Akron | 181 | 180 | 114 | 25.5% | 7 |
| Xfr8 LLC USDOT 3810132 | Akron | 155 | 159 | 167 | 36.5% | 6 |
| Hoc Transport Company USDOT 302119 | Akron | 91 | 81 | 116 | 12.5% | 8 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Famous Trucking LLC?
Famous Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 2279731 and operating authority MC-780233.
How many trucks does Famous Trucking LLC have?
It reports 268 power units (24 tractors, 244 straight trucks) and 82 trailers, with 196 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 8, 2025).
Where is Famous Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Akron, Ohio 44313.
What is the out-of-service rate of Famous Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 10.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.