Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co Inc
USDOT 75892 · MC-123445 · Dearborn, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co Inc is a corporation based in Dearborn, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 85 power units and 272 drivers, which ranks it #186 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 91 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 42.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 8.2 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, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food.
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| Legal name | Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 75892 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-123445 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4401 Stecker Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126 |
| Phone | (313) 945-9522 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 75892.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 293 | 1,247 | 0 |
- 3.20 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 18.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,374,587 miles reported for 2025 – about 51,466 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 23% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 68 CDL drivers; 68 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 68 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 | Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 42.0% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 105% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 34% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.2 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 73% higher than average |
| Inspections | 91 | 91 with a driver check, 50 with a vehicle check, 100 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 26, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co Inc?
Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co Inc is registered with USDOT number 75892 and operating authority MC-123445.
How many trucks does Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co Inc have?
It reports 85 power units (83 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,540 trailers, with 272 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 20, 2026).
Where is Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dearborn, Michigan 48126.
What is the out-of-service rate of Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co Inc?
Over 24 months, 42.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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.