Churchill Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 170798 · Detroit, MI 48216-1030 · 3138961500

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 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, Churchill Transportation INC (DOT# 170798) in Detroit, Michigan has 140 inspections on record with 96 violations and a 6.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

140 Inspections
6.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
102 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 6.4%
Carrier: 6.4% (9 of 140) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 140) National: 6.4%
72% OOS rate better than 72% of carriers in Michigan
42% crash rate better than 42% 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.

96 total violations across 140 inspections
10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (10%)
Vehicle Maintenance
28
Unsafe Driving
49
Hours of Service
13
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
4
Other
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 22 states
Level 1: 17 (12%) Level 2: 35 (25%) Level 3: 88 (63%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/13/2026 KY 1 1 0
03/03/2026 CT 3 0 0
02/19/2026 NC 1 0 0
02/17/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/17/2026 MI 3 0 0
02/11/2026 MI 3 0 0
02/10/2026 OH 2 0 0
01/29/2026 MA 3 0 0
01/21/2026 OH 3 0 0
1 injury crash
16-APR-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
16-APR-25 TN 0 0 0
14-JAN-25 MI 0 2 0
12-APR-24 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 MC147259
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 Northland Insurance Company $750 07/01/2023

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 102
Drivers 95
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20250623 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 9,282,595
Address 2455 24th Street, Detroit, MI 48216-1030