Tribune Trucking LLC
USDOT 366136 · MC-355162 · Delphos, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Tribune Trucking LLC is a corporation based in Delphos, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 719 power units and 865 drivers, which ranks it #23 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 641 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 4.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 1 fatality, 21 tow-away), or 3.1 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, utilities.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tribune Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 366136 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-355162 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 965 Spencerville Rd, Delphos, OH 45833 |
| Phone | (419) 695-1061 |
| First registered | Sep 18, 1989 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 366136.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 543 | 174 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 5 | 0 |
- 1.20 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 29,332,095 miles reported for 2025 – about 40,796 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 75% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 104 CDL drivers; 201 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 211 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Tribune Trucking LLC | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.1% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 77% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 21% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 27% lower than average |
| Inspections | 641 | 641 with a driver check, 469 with a vehicle check, 169 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 27, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Ohio
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Ohio carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamboa Logistic Inc USDOT 2566250 | Beavercreek | 683 | 683 | 580 | 28.2% | 25 |
| MPW Transportation Services LLC USDOT 2499674 | Hebron | 399 | 143 | 131 | 11.5% | 5 |
| Pam Cartage Carriers LLC USDOT 616877 | North Jackson | 516 | 458 | 924 | 13.3% | 23 |
| Haulage Freight LLC USDOT 3785218 | Columbus | 425 | 425 | 446 | 24.7% | 34 |
| Exel Inc USDOT 482746 | Westerville | 776 | 1,120 | 818 | 11.9% | 56 |
| Ali Star Inc USDOT 3396687 | Springdale | 500 | 500 | 417 | 28.0% | 26 |
Other carriers near Delphos
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Logistics Systems Ltd USDOT 774374 | Celina | 1,128 | 1,224 | 1,176 | 19.1% | 97 |
| Marathon Petroleum Company LP USDOT 717188 | Findlay | 805 | 1,187 | 817 | 5.9% | 50 |
| Moeller Trucking Inc USDOT 292122 | Maria Stein | 402 | 380 | 614 | 7.9% | 23 |
| Precision Strip Transport Inc USDOT 559785 | Minster | 275 | 307 | 164 | 13.0% | 18 |
| MCK Trucking Inc USDOT 528760 | Haviland | 145 | 116 | 267 | 23.1% | 8 |
| Roeder Cartage Company Incorporated USDOT 188304 | Lima | 133 | 55 | 158 | 10.5% | 2 |
| Cooper Farms Inc USDOT 303239 | Fort Recovery | 99 | 90 | 15 | 11.1% | 7 |
| Sajacks Transport Inc USDOT 678603 | Maria Stein | 98 | 98 | 213 | 23.3% | 3 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tribune Trucking LLC?
Tribune Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 366136 and operating authority MC-355162.
How many trucks does Tribune Trucking LLC have?
It reports 719 power units (2 tractors, 717 straight trucks) and 5 trailers, with 865 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 7, 2026).
Where is Tribune Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Delphos, Ohio 45833.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tribune Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 4.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
Is this your company?
Claim the Tribune Trucking LLC profile to add a verified badge, your logo, website, service area, lanes, equipment photos and a direct quote-request contact. Featured carriers are shown first on the Delphos and Ohio pages. Government data on this page is never changed – your additions are shown in a separate, clearly labeled section.
Claim this profile – from $29 Get the Ohio carrier list (CSV)
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.