MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO
AUTHORIZEDDBA: MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC UTILITIES CO
USDOT
114935
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
225
Total Drivers
218
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO is a large interstate motor carrier based in DETROIT, Michigan, operating 225 power units with 218 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 5.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 4 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 20 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Michigan is 12.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 76,432 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
20
Total
77%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO (USDOT #114935) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO's safety record?
MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO has 20 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO operate?
MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO operates 225 power units with 218 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO transport hazardous materials?
No. MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO located?
MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO is based in DETROIT, Michigan at 9440 GRINNELL, 48213. Phone: (313) 921-5300.
What are MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO's out-of-service rates?
MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO's driver out-of-service rate is 5.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.