TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
198
MC Number
147039
Fleet Size
534
Total Drivers
619
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in ROMULUS, Michigan, operating 534 power units with 619 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 1.8% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 28 crashes on file (1 fatal, 8 with injuries). FMCSA records show 570 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 11.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 76,022 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
570
Total
63%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America — eff. Oct 1, 2015
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland — eff. Oct 1, 2013
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
28
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC (USDOT #198) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's safety record?
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC has 570 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 28 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 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC operate?
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC operates 534 power units with 619 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC transport hazardous materials?
No. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC located?
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is based in ROMULUS, Michigan at 18165 TELEGRAPH ROAD, 48174. Phone: (734) 282-4444.
What are TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's out-of-service rates?
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.8%, 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 8.6%, 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.