Autobahn USA Freight Lines LTD Safety Record

DOT# 1746040 · Romulus, MI 48174 · 8779899994

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Autobahn USA Freight Lines LTD (DOT# 1746040) in Romulus, Michigan has 172 inspections on record with 298 violations and a 32.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 17 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

172 Inspections
32.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
17 Crashes
86 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 32.0%
Carrier: 32.0% (55 of 172) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.7%
Carrier: 1.7% (3 of 172) National: 6.4%
29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in Michigan
15% crash rate better than 15% 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.

298 total violations across 172 inspections
58 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
152
Unsafe Driving
56
Hours of Service
88
Driver Fitness
1
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 14 states
Level 1: 34 (20%) Level 2: 64 (37%) Level 3: 74 (43%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/16/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/06/2026 MO 2 0 0
03/05/2026 IN 2 0 0
03/03/2026 MI 2 0 0
03/01/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/21/2026 MO 1 0 0
02/19/2026 IN 2 1 0
02/19/2026 IN 2 0 0
02/13/2026 MI 2 1 0
1 fatal crash
5 injury crashes
30-JUL-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-JUL-25 MO 0 0 0
28-APR-24 MI 0 0 0
27-NOV-25 MI 0 0 0
24-JUL-25 IN 0 0 0
20-MAR-25 MI 0 0 0
18-DEC-25 MO 0 0 0
15-FEB-25 OH 1 0 0
13-FEB-25 OH 0 0 0
13-DEC-24 MI 0 1 0
13-AUG-24 OH 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 MC639247
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Concert Specialty Insurance Company $750 06/24/2025

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 86
Drivers 84
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 03/07/2008
MCS-150 Filed 20260216 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 8,601,435
Address 6388 Inkster Rd, Romulus, MI 48174