Middle Bay Transportation of Ohio LLC
USDOT 2944855 · MC-996608 · Cleveland, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Middle Bay Transportation of Ohio LLC (dba Middle Bay Transportation) is a company based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 110 power units and 110 drivers, which ranks it #246 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 90 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 25.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 3.6 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, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, building materials, intermodal containers, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Middle Bay Transportation of Ohio LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Middle Bay Transportation |
| USDOT number | 2944855 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-996608 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1340 Depot St, Cleveland, OH 44116 |
| Phone | (440) 333-1330 |
| First registered | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2944855.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 110 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 110 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 3,223,448 miles reported for 2025 – about 29,304 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 110 CDL drivers; 110 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 | Middle Bay Transportation of | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.4% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 35% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 19% lower than average |
| Inspections | 90 | 90 with a driver check, 59 with a vehicle check, 86 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Ohio
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Ohio carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sandys Auto and Truck Service Inc USDOT 218779 | Dayton | 75 | 64 | 17 | 30.8% | 7 |
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| MZ Cargo Inc USDOT 3775005 | Cincinnati | 75 | 75 | 368 | 25.3% | 20 |
| SCM Intermodal Logistics LLC USDOT 3163657 | Blue Ash | 128 | 70 | 57 | 32.7% | 2 |
| MBS Logistic Solutions LLC USDOT 4359611 | Youngstown | 129 | 138 | 44 | 5.3% | 2 |
Other carriers near Cleveland
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Transportation Systems Co USDOT 188891 | Cleveland | 1,288 | 1,156 | 2,504 | 6.2% | 62 |
| Containerport Group Inc USDOT 232734 | Cleveland | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,508 | 29.9% | 54 |
| The Kaplan Trucking Company USDOT 120670 | Cleveland | 867 | 867 | 886 | 25.3% | 67 |
| Horizon Midwest Inc USDOT 2317693 | Cleveland | 405 | 405 | 468 | 30.9% | 16 |
| TRX Southeast Inc USDOT 2256081 | Cleveland | 354 | 177 | 189 | 26.7% | 16 |
| Horizon Freight System Inc USDOT 237360 | Cleveland | 354 | 354 | 326 | 34.2% | 17 |
| TRX Inc USDOT 1071546 | Cleveland | 262 | 131 | 146 | 39.5% | 11 |
| Continuum Transportation Services Ltd USDOT 1519324 | Cleveland | 250 | 250 | 211 | 42.9% | 17 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Middle Bay Transportation of Ohio LLC?
Middle Bay Transportation of Ohio LLC is registered with USDOT number 2944855 and operating authority MC-996608.
How many trucks does Middle Bay Transportation of Ohio LLC have?
It reports 110 power units (110 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 110 trailers, with 110 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 6, 2026).
Where is Middle Bay Transportation of Ohio LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Cleveland, Ohio 44116.
What is the out-of-service rate of Middle Bay Transportation of Ohio LLC?
Over 24 months, 25.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.