South Shore Transportation Company
USDOT 247350 · MC-459611, MC-459611 · Sandusky, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
South Shore Transportation Company is a corporation based in Sandusky, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 336 power units and 286 drivers, which ranks it #63 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 403 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 29.6% 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 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 1 fatality, 22 tow-away), or 6.5 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, commodities dry bulk, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | South Shore Transportation Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 247350 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-459611, MC-459611 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1338 E Perkins Ave Suite 102, Sandusky, OH 44870 |
| Phone | (419) 357-2834 |
| First registered | Jun 6, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 247350.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 266 | 70 | 0 |
| Trailers | 896 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 21,600,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 64,286 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 94% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 286 CDL drivers; 282 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | South Shore Transportation C | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 61% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 75% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 57% higher than average |
| Inspections | 403 | 403 with a driver check, 230 with a vehicle check, 226 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 9, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of South Shore Transportation Company?
South Shore Transportation Company is registered with USDOT number 247350 and operating authority MC-459611, MC-459611.
How many trucks does South Shore Transportation Company have?
It reports 336 power units (336 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 896 trailers, with 286 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 16, 2026).
Where is South Shore Transportation Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
What is the out-of-service rate of South Shore Transportation Company?
Over 24 months, 29.6% 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.