Reliable Carriers Inc
USDOT 242599 · MC-172994 · Canton, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Reliable Carriers Inc is a corporation based in Canton, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 292 power units and 273 drivers, which ranks it #42 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 209 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 26.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 1 fatality, 12 tow-away), or 4.5 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, motor vehicles.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Reliable Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 242599 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-172994 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 41555 Koppernick Road, Canton, MI 48187 |
| Phone | (734) 453-6677 |
| First registered | Feb 14, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 242599.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 276 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 378 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 21,855,796 miles reported for 2025 – about 74,849 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 273 CDL drivers; 254 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 19 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Reliable Carriers Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.7% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 46% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | about average |
| Inspections | 209 | 206 with a driver check, 101 with a vehicle check, 104 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 10, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Reliable Carriers Inc?
Reliable Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 242599 and operating authority MC-172994.
How many trucks does Reliable Carriers Inc have?
It reports 292 power units (276 tractors, 16 straight trucks) and 378 trailers, with 273 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 26, 2025).
Where is Reliable Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Canton, Michigan 48187.
What is the out-of-service rate of Reliable Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 26.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.