Horizon South Inc
USDOT 2318070 · MC-791344 · Cleveland, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Horizon South Inc is a company based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 191 power units and 191 drivers, which ranks it #135 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 166 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 39.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 15 tow-away), or 8.4 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Horizon South Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2318070 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-791344 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 8777 Rockside Road, Cleveland, OH 44125 |
| Phone | (216) 341-7410 |
| First registered | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2318070.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 191 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 10,239,969 miles reported for 2025 – about 53,612 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 191 CDL drivers; 110 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 81 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 | Horizon South Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 39.7% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 111% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 87% higher than average |
| Inspections | 166 | 166 with a driver check, 78 with a vehicle check, 206 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| 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); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Ohio
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Ohio carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon West Inc USDOT 2318092 | Cleveland | 219 | 219 | 210 | 32.3% | 6 |
| Horizon Midwest Inc USDOT 2317693 | Cleveland | 405 | 405 | 468 | 30.9% | 16 |
| Z Brothers Trucking LLC USDOT 1495228 | Brooklyn | 168 | 87 | 248 | 7.3% | 7 |
| Horizon Freight System Inc USDOT 237360 | Cleveland | 354 | 354 | 326 | 34.2% | 17 |
| American Marine Express Inc USDOT 1598342 | Cleveland | 225 | 199 | 140 | 44.4% | 10 |
| Itds Inc USDOT 333914 | Cincinnati | 155 | 190 | 155 | 28.6% | 11 |
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Transportation Systems Co USDOT 188891 | Cleveland | 1,288 | 1,156 | 2,504 | 6.2% | 62 |
| 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 |
| TRX Southeast Inc USDOT 2256081 | Cleveland | 354 | 177 | 189 | 26.7% | 16 |
| TRX Inc USDOT 1071546 | Cleveland | 262 | 131 | 146 | 39.5% | 11 |
| Continuum Transportation Services Ltd USDOT 1519324 | Cleveland | 250 | 250 | 211 | 42.9% | 17 |
| Horizon Mid Atlantic Inc USDOT 2255867 | Cleveland | 195 | 195 | 146 | 46.7% | 2 |
| TRX Great Lakes Inc USDOT 2256202 | Cleveland | 183 | 183 | 99 | 27.6% | 9 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Horizon South Inc?
Horizon South Inc is registered with USDOT number 2318070 and operating authority MC-791344.
How many trucks does Horizon South Inc have?
It reports 191 power units (191 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 191 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 30, 2026).
Where is Horizon South Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Cleveland, Ohio 44125.
What is the out-of-service rate of Horizon South Inc?
Over 24 months, 39.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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.