Cordell Transportation Co LLC Safety Record

DOT# 855464 · Dayton, OH 45414 · 9372777271

A

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

Last inspected 03/18/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

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, Cordell Transportation Co LLC (DOT# 855464) in Dayton, Ohio has 282 inspections on record with 229 violations and a 13.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 12 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

282 Inspections
13.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
12 Crashes
123 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 13.8%
Carrier: 13.8% (39 of 282) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.4%
Carrier: 0.4% (1 of 282) National: 6.4%
54% OOS rate better than 54% of carriers in Ohio
24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in Ohio

Violation Categories · 229 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.

229 total violations across 282 inspections
40 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
107
Unsafe Driving
94
Hours of Service
24
Driver Fitness
1
Other
3

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.

Inspected across 11 states
Level 1: 44 (16%) Level 2: 90 (32%) Level 3: 148 (52%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 KY 3 0 0
03/18/2026 MI 1 1 0
03/16/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/11/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/11/2026 MI 2 0 0
03/04/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/03/2026 KY 3 0 0
03/02/2026 MI 3 0 0
02/25/2026 KY 2 0 0
02/19/2026 TN 3 0 0

Crash History · 12 records

4 injury crashes
18-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
18-OCT-25 MI 0 1 0
17-OCT-25 KY 0 0 0
15-MAY-24 KY 0 0 0
15-AUG-24 MI 0 0 0
13-FEB-26 KY 0 1 0
11-SEP-24 TN 0 0 0
08-MAY-24 OH 0 0 0
07-JUL-24 TN 0 0 0
06-JUN-25 OH 0 0 0
06-FEB-25 OH 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.

MC/MX Number MC377049
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 Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 04/01/2025

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.

Power Units 123
Drivers 195
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 02/15/2000
MCS-150 Filed 20250919 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 18,143,169
Address 2942 Boulder Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

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Resources

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