Milky Way Transportation LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1249774 · Tempe, AZ 85282 · 4808243400
Legal name: Milkyway Transportation LLC
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 11/11/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Milky Way Transportation LLC (DOT# 1249774) in Tempe, Arizona has 27 inspections on record with 57 violations and a 25.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 57 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 27 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/20/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/14/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 07/09/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/26/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 05/19/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/22/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/07/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-FEB-25 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-AUG-25 | AZ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-SEP-25 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-24 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-FEB-25 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-APR-24 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Imperium Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.