MS TRANS INC
MS TRANS INC
- USDOT Number
- 4225934
- Docket / MC #
- MC-1634133
- Headquarters
- BENTON HARBOR, MI
- Fleet & VINs
- 2 Trucks · 6 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: NONEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 1
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $750,000 On FilePolicy #CA998298397PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
Over 90% of active U.S. motor carriers hold no formal FMCSA compliance review rating on file. UNRATED is an administrative status — evaluate 24-month roadside OOS rates and crash records instead.
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 0 / 1 | 0.0% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 1 / 5 | 20.0% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 2024-04-15
- Last MCS-150: 2025-06-04
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 1Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Headquartered in Benton Harbor, MI, MS TRANS INC maintains active federal motor carrier registration (2 reported power units; 5 roadside inspections across 6 observed VINs in 24 months). Verified inspected trailer configurations include Dry Van, Intermodal Chassis.
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is UNRATED (No Formal Compliance Audit); 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 0.0% across 1 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 20.0% across 5 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records list 1 reportable crash(es) in the past 24 months (0 fatal, 0 injury, 1 tow-away).
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $750,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GR1A0628NW****** | GDAN | Dry Van | ME | 2026-06-17 |
| 3AKJHHDR4LS****** | FREIGHTLIN | Power Tractor | MI | 2026-06-17 |
| 1GRAA0621KW****** | GREAT DANE | Dry Van | ME | 2025-12-23 |
| 3AKJHHDR0LS****** | FREIGHTLIN | Power Tractor | MI | 2025-12-23 |
| 527SR5323PL****** | CIMC | Intermodal Chassis | ME | 2025-09-24 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA998298397 | $750,000 | Eff. 2025-10-27 |
- involuntary revocation (COMMON) — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONEff. 2025-06-02