Able Bulk Carriers LLC
Painesville, OH
Able Bulk Carriers LLC is an active motor carrier based in Painesville, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3014138 and MC 30769. It reports 15 power units and 12 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 15 roadside inspections, a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
- USDOT
- 3014138
- MC
- 30769
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Painesville, OH
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 12
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 42.9% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
15
Power Units
12
Drivers
FMCSA since 2017 (9 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: August 2027 (set by USDOT 3014138's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed September 27, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 2017, about 9 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 1,200,000 fleet miles in 2026, about 80,000 miles per power unit.
- 229 other USDOT registrations list Painesville, OH as their physical address.
Equipment
What Able Bulk Carriers LLC runs, and the government record each item comes from (20 of its VINs decoded):
- Tanker Confirmed by VIN 10 tank trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Dump Trailer Confirmed by VIN 1 dump trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Trailers | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Able Bulk Carriers LLC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 12
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,200,000 miles (2026)
Driver Information
12
Total Drivers
12
CDL Drivers
12
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ABLE BULK CARRIERS LLC
9 trucks and 11 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jul 1, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Heil Trailer International, Peterbilt, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 11 SEMI-TRAILER, 9 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 55% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 45% |
Trailers (11 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 11 |
| Heil Trailer | 8 |
| Mac Trailer | 1 |
| Polar Tank | 1 |
| Polar Mfg. | 1 |
| Tank Trailer | 10 |
| Dump Trailer | 1 |
| 42 ft | 5 |
| 41 ft | 4 |
| 44 ft | 1 |
| 30 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 11 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Heil Trailer International | 8 | 40% |
| Peterbilt | 6 | 30% |
| Kenworth | 3 | 15% |
| Polar Tank Trailer | 2 | 10% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 5% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (20)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPXDP9X1LD719376 | PXC6203 | OH | 2020 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 3 | Jul 2026 |
| 1PMB1412XF5014122 | 5370556 | ME | 2015 Polar Tank Trailer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 5HTSN412X57T10751 | 5370549 | ME | 2005 Heil Trailer International | Semi-trailer | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 1XKYD49XXJJ196284 | PWW4777 | OH | 2018 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1PMB14426C5010382 | 5370548 | ME | 2012 Polar Tank Trailer | Semi-trailer | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 1XPBD49X3ND781406 | PWS7472 | OH | 2022 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 1XKWD29X3VJ745633 | PWN2888 | OH | 2027 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 5HTSN422X27T08959 | 5370547 | ME | 2002 Heil Trailer International | Semi-trailer | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 5HTSN4229Y7U07104 | 5434655 | ME | 2000 Heil Trailer International | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 1XPBDP9X2HD420464 | PWQ6165 | OH | 2017 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 | Apr 2025 |
| 5HTSN4224B5T38390 | 5370563 | ME | 2011 Heil Trailer International | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 1XPBD49X0RD664162 | PWY0816 | OH | 2024 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 | Dec 2024 |
| 5HTSN4227397T1336 | 5370558 | ME | 2003 Heil Trailer International | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 1XP5D69X9WN441357 | PWN7117 | OH | 1998 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 5MADA3022RS077397 | TTN7272 | OH | 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 1XP5D68X6VN430011 | PWN1396 | OH | 1997 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 5HTSN412927T09036 | 5370551 | ME | 2002 Heil Trailer International | Semi-trailer | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 1XKWDB9X4WR763030 | PWM6032 | OH | 1998 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 3 | Oct 2024 |
| 5HTSN412457T10762 | 5370552 | ME | 2005 Heil Trailer International | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 5HTSN422397T13365 | 5370558 | ME | 2009 Heil Trailer International | Semi-trailer | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Plates registered in 2 states: OH (10) · ME (10)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 20)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
15
Inspections
24 months
19
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+0.4%)
✗ Worse than national average (+20.0%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | GA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/24/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/08/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/02/2026 | WV | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | LA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/30/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2025 | IN | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 04/23/2025 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/27/2024 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/10/2024 | KY | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 12/02/2024 | OK | Driver Only | 1 | 1 |
| 11/26/2024 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/22/2024 | IN | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | GA | ATLANTA, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ABLE BULK CARRIERS LLC operate?
ABLE BULK CARRIERS LLC's equipment on government records: Tanker (10 tank trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Dump Trailer (1 dump trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
Is ABLE BULK CARRIERS LLC's authority currently active?
ABLE BULK CARRIERS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Able Bulk Carriers LLC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: August 2027 (set by USDOT 3014138's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed September 27, 2026.
What is Able Bulk Carriers LLC's safety record?
It reports 15 power units and 12 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 15 roadside inspections, a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
Roadside Inspection History 14 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ABLE BULK CARRIERS LLC has been inspected 14 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IN, KY, NC. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 29%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA1 — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-24 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-08 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-02 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-03 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-30 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-27 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-10 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-12-02 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-11-26 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-22 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-07 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
16 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ABLE BULK CARRIERS LLC, of which 4 (25%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 17 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 3 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.23 | 6 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.68 | 3 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 1 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.8 | 3 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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