Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 188891 · MC152509 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Contract Transportation Systems Co

Cleveland, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightChemicalsBeveragesPaint, Paint Related
1,288
Power units
1,156
Drivers
2,522
Inspections · 24 mo
64
Crashes · 24 mo
90M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
80
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 2 fatal crashes in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
6.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 115 of 1,876 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 17 of 2,499 inspections
Crashes
64
2 fatal20 injury58 tow-away
Crash rate 0.36 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2,522
Driver inspections
2,499
Vehicle inspections
1,876
People injured
28
Fatalities
2
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC152509
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Old Republic Insurance Company · $5,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty and Surety Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1,288
Power units
1,018
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1,156
Drivers
1,156
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightChemicalsBeveragesPaint, Paint Related
Annual mileage
90,077,704 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
188891
MC / docket
MC-152509
Legal name
Contract Transportation Systems Co
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Feb 24, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1,156 (1,156)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Contract Transportation Systems Co's USDOT number?

Contract Transportation Systems Co's USDOT number is 188891 and its docket number is MC152509.

Is Contract Transportation Systems Co authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Contract Transportation Systems Co's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2,522 roadside inspections, a 6.1% vehicle and 0.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 64 reportable crashes (2 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Contract Transportation Systems Co's fleet?

1,288 power units and 1,156 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 24, 2026.

What insurance does Contract Transportation Systems Co carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Old Republic Insurance Company.

Where is Contract Transportation Systems Co located?

Contract Transportation Systems Co is located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH, 44113. Phone: (216) 469-0419.

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