Ankawa Logistics LLC
USDOT 4021434 · MC-1516918 · Sterling Heights, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Ankawa Logistics LLC is a company based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #231 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 15 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 9.1% of vehicle inspections and 6.7% 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ankawa Logistics LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4021434 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1516918 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 34514 Dequindre Rd Suite A5, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 |
| Phone | (586) 524-1605 |
| First registered | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4021434.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 150,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 2,143 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 70 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 | Ankawa Logistics LLC | 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 | 9.1% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 56% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 100% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.5 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 15 | 15 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 8 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ankawa Logistics LLC?
Ankawa Logistics LLC is registered with USDOT number 4021434 and operating authority MC-1516918.
How many trucks does Ankawa Logistics LLC have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 23, 2024).
Where is Ankawa Logistics LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ankawa Logistics LLC?
Over 24 months, 9.1% of vehicle inspections and 6.7% 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.