Sam Auto Trans LLC
USDOT 2520572 · MC-874947 · Twinsburg, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Sam Auto Trans LLC is a company based in Twinsburg, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 76 power units and 76 drivers, which ranks it #392 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 192 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 22.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.2% 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 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 0 fatalities, 15 tow-away), or 19.7 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, motor vehicles, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sam Auto Trans LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2520572 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-874947 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2288 E Aurora Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087 |
| Phone | (330) 800-3846 |
| First registered | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2520572.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 9 | 67 | 0 |
| Trailers | 33 | 11 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.6 trailers per tractor.
- 12,000,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 157,895 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 35% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 76 CDL drivers; 76 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Sam Auto Trans LLC | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.5% | 20.5% | 17.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 56% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 19.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 315% higher than average |
| Inspections | 192 | 192 with a driver check, 80 with a vehicle check, 159 BASIC violations recorded, 1 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: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sam Auto Trans LLC?
Sam Auto Trans LLC is registered with USDOT number 2520572 and operating authority MC-874947.
How many trucks does Sam Auto Trans LLC have?
It reports 76 power units (76 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 44 trailers, with 76 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 8, 2025).
Where is Sam Auto Trans LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Twinsburg, Ohio 44087.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sam Auto Trans LLC?
Over 24 months, 22.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.2% 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.