Cle Transportation Company
USDOT 2797887 · MC-934209 · Norwalk, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Cle Transportation Company is a company based in Norwalk, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 73 power units and 58 drivers, which ranks it #418 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 97 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.7 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, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cle Transportation Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2797887 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-934209 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 203 Republic St, Norwalk, OH 44857 |
| Phone | (567) 805-4008 |
| First registered | Sep 10, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2797887.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 4,616,417 miles reported for 2025 – about 63,239 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 58 CDL drivers; 53 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 5 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 | Cle Transportation Company | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 22% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.6% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 42% lower than average |
| Inspections | 97 | 97 with a driver check, 48 with a vehicle check, 82 BASIC violations recorded, 3 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cle Transportation Company?
Cle Transportation Company is registered with USDOT number 2797887 and operating authority MC-934209.
How many trucks does Cle Transportation Company have?
It reports 73 power units (72 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 120 trailers, with 58 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 19, 2026).
Where is Cle Transportation Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Norwalk, Ohio 44857.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cle Transportation Company?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% 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.