Pahoa Express Inc
USDOT 547546 · MC-271323 · Clinton Township, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Pahoa Express Inc is a corporation based in Clinton Township, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 97 power units and 67 drivers, which ranks it #158 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 177 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 23.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 4.1 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 general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Pahoa Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 547546 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-271323 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 38151 Groesbeck Hwy, Clinton Township, MI 48036 |
| Phone | (586) 465-5599 |
| First registered | Jan 10, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 547546.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 69 | 10 | 0 |
| Trailers | 276 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.69 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,987,411 miles reported for 2025 – about 51,417 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 67 CDL drivers; 67 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 | Pahoa Express Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.1% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 13% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 66% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 13% lower than average |
| Inspections | 177 | 177 with a driver check, 104 with a vehicle check, 111 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 5, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Pahoa Express Inc?
Pahoa Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 547546 and operating authority MC-271323.
How many trucks does Pahoa Express Inc have?
It reports 97 power units (79 tractors, 18 straight trucks) and 276 trailers, with 67 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 23, 2026).
Where is Pahoa Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Clinton Township, Michigan 48036.
What is the out-of-service rate of Pahoa Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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.