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Carrier profile · USDOT 1305485 · MC-495446 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael Small

DBA Freight Transfer · Rocky River, OH · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2004
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (216) 973-9716
2
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
100K
Annual miles
21 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 5.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
0
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Annual mileage
100,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1305485
MC / docket
MC-495446
Legal name
Michael Small
DBA
Freight Transfer
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Nov 18, 2004
Last MCS-150
Jul 24, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Michael Small's USDOT number?

Michael Small's USDOT number is 1305485 and its docket number is MC-495446.

Is Michael Small authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Michael Small's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 0 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Michael Small's fleet?

2 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 24, 2024.

Where is Michael Small located?

Michael Small is located at 19871 Ingersol Dr, Rocky River, OH, 44116. Phone: (216) 973-9716.

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