SFD Transportation Corp
USDOT 2990034 · MC-18531 · Detroit, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
SFD Transportation Corp is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 308 power units and 262 drivers, which ranks it #40 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 45 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 41.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 0.6 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, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | SFD Transportation Corp |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2990034 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-18531 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 12499 Evergreen Road, Detroit, MI 48228 |
| Phone | (313) 659-7641 |
| First registered | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2990034.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 25 | 13 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 267 | 0 |
| Trailers | 67 | 225 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 16% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 262 CDL drivers; 103 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | SFD Transportation Corp | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 41.2% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 125% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 10% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 84% lower than average |
| Inspections | 45 | 45 with a driver check, 17 with a vehicle check, 51 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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 SFD Transportation Corp?
SFD Transportation Corp is registered with USDOT number 2990034 and operating authority MC-18531.
How many trucks does SFD Transportation Corp have?
It reports 308 power units (270 tractors, 38 straight trucks) and 292 trailers, with 262 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 9, 2025).
Where is SFD Transportation Corp located?
Its registered physical address is in Detroit, Michigan 48228.
What is the out-of-service rate of SFD Transportation Corp?
Over 24 months, 41.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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.