Slingshot Transportation Inc
USDOT 304185 · MC-204737 · Brooklyn, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Slingshot Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Brooklyn, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 89 power units and 123 drivers, which ranks it #177 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 12 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 50.0% of vehicle inspections and 8.3% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Slingshot Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 304185 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-204737 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 12475 M-50, Brooklyn, MI 49230 |
| Phone | (517) 592-1771 |
| First registered | Oct 29, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 304185.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 82 | 0 |
| Trailers | 68 | 109 | 0 |
- 1.38 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,177,018 miles reported for 2025 – about 46,933 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 26% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 123 CDL drivers; 79 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Slingshot Transportation Inc | 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 | 50.0% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 144% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 8.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 150% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.5 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 12 | 12 with a driver check, 6 with a vehicle check, 10 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 18, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Slingshot Transportation Inc?
Slingshot Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 304185 and operating authority MC-204737.
How many trucks does Slingshot Transportation Inc have?
It reports 89 power units (82 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 177 trailers, with 123 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 11, 2026).
Where is Slingshot Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Brooklyn, Michigan 49230.
What is the out-of-service rate of Slingshot Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 50.0% of vehicle inspections and 8.3% 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.