Strawser Equipment and Leasing Inc
USDOT 389146 · MC-1082153 · Columbus, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Strawser Equipment and Leasing Inc (dba Strawser Leasing Inc) is a corporation based in Columbus, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 96 power units and 88 drivers, which ranks it #291 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 33 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 6.1% 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 2.1 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 metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, coal / coke, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Strawser Equipment and Leasing Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Strawser Leasing Inc |
| USDOT number | 389146 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1082153 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1235 Stimmel Rd, Columbus, OH 43223 |
| Phone | (614) 444-2521 |
| First registered | Apr 11, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 389146.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 44 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 2,500,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 26,042 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 88 CDL drivers; 0 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Strawser Equipment and Leasi | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% | 20.5% | 17.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 82% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 56% lower than average |
| Inspections | 33 | 33 with a driver check, 10 with a vehicle check, 21 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 3, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Strawser Equipment and Leasing Inc?
Strawser Equipment and Leasing Inc is registered with USDOT number 389146 and operating authority MC-1082153.
How many trucks does Strawser Equipment and Leasing Inc have?
It reports 96 power units (26 tractors, 70 straight trucks) and 44 trailers, with 88 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 6, 2024).
Where is Strawser Equipment and Leasing Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Columbus, Ohio 43223.
What is the out-of-service rate of Strawser Equipment and Leasing Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 6.1% 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.