Rowland Transportation Inc
USDOT 229620 · MC-249439 · Dade City, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Rowland Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Dade City, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 99 power units and 99 drivers, which ranks it #168 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 96 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 32.3% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 2 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 11.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rowland Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 229620 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-249439 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 40824 Messick Road, Dade City, FL 33525 |
| Phone | (352) 567-2002 |
| First registered | Mar 9, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 229620.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 80 | 19 | 0 |
| Trailers | 215 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,548,577 miles reported for 2023 – about 96,450 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 94% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 99 CDL drivers; 73 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Rowland Transportation Inc | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.3% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 58% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 25% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.1 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 133% higher than average |
| Inspections | 96 | 96 with a driver check, 31 with a vehicle check, 72 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 2, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| A M S Logistics LLC USDOT 3971911 | Miami Gardens | 94 | 112 | 95 | 30.6% | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwend Inc USDOT 278516 | Dade City | 143 | 118 | 114 | 9.1% | 9 |
| C & S Wholesale Services LLC USDOT 1338655 | Plant City | 388 | 401 | 297 | 5.3% | 18 |
| Pedro Transport Service Corp USDOT 3577395 | Riverview | 100 | 104 | 50 | 23.1% | 0 |
| Segupal Logistics LLC USDOT 3902736 | Wimauma | 98 | 98 | 69 | 36.7% | 0 |
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| Star Transportation Company USDOT 549928 | Plant City | 74 | 85 | 35 | 15.4% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Rowland Transportation Inc?
Rowland Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 229620 and operating authority MC-249439.
How many trucks does Rowland Transportation Inc have?
It reports 99 power units (99 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 215 trailers, with 99 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 25, 2024).
Where is Rowland Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dade City, Florida 33525.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rowland Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.3% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.