Red Cap Transport Safety Record

DOT# 1093846 · Dearborn, MI 48120-1732 · 3138435100

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/16/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Red Cap Transport (DOT# 1093846) in Dearborn, Michigan has 49 inspections on record with 86 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

49 Inspections
14.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
50 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3%
Carrier: 14.3% (7 of 49) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.0%
Carrier: 2.0% (1 of 49) National: 6.4%
56% OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in Michigan
40% crash rate better than 40% of carriers in Michigan

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

86 total violations across 49 inspections
9 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (10%)
Vehicle Maintenance
56
Unsafe Driving
28
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 2 states: MI, OH
Level 1: 4 (8%) Level 2: 21 (43%) Level 3: 24 (49%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/16/2026 OH 3 0 0
02/20/2026 OH 2 0 0
12/26/2025 OH 2 0 0
12/16/2025 MI 2 0 0
12/09/2025 OH 3 0 0
11/10/2025 MI 2 0 0
09/11/2025 MI 3 0 0
09/05/2025 MI 3 0 0
09/03/2025 OH 2 0 1
08/27/2025 OH 3 0 0
27-AUG-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
27-AUG-24 OH 0 0 0
13-MAY-25 MI 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC452502
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company $750 12/01/2023

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 50
Drivers 47
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 02/04/2003
MCS-150 Filed 20240614 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,197,148
Address 1725 Miller Rd, Dearborn, MI 48120-1732