CTS National Corporation
USDOT 2538853 · MC-883117 · Cleveland, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
CTS National Corporation is a company based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 130 power units and 130 drivers, which ranks it #210 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 324 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 19.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 5.4 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, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | CTS National Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2538853 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-883117 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113 |
| Phone | (216) 317-5345 |
| First registered | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2538853.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 130 |
| Trailers | 0 | 230 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 15,025,058 miles reported for 2024 – about 115,577 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 130 CDL drivers; 130 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | CTS National Corporation | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.5% | 18.8% | 17.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 76% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 20% higher than average |
| Inspections | 324 | 324 with a driver check, 195 with a vehicle check, 208 BASIC violations recorded, 112 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of CTS National Corporation?
CTS National Corporation is registered with USDOT number 2538853 and operating authority MC-883117.
How many trucks does CTS National Corporation have?
It reports 130 power units (130 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 230 trailers, with 130 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 19, 2025).
Where is CTS National Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Cleveland, Ohio 44113.
What is the out-of-service rate of CTS National Corporation?
Over 24 months, 19.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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.