Dean Transportation Safety Record
DOT# 1538328 · Lansing, MI 48910 · 5173193300
Legal name: Dean Transportation INC
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Dean Transportation (DOT# 1538328) in Lansing, Michigan has 248 inspections on record with 5 violations and a 1.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active 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 · 5 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 9 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-JAN-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-MAY-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-APR-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-APR-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-OCT-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-OCT-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-SEP-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-APR-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-NOV-25 | MI | 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 | National Interstate Ins Co. of Hawaii, Inc. | $5,000 |
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.