Ankawa Logistics LLC
Sterling Heights, MI
Profile data updated Oct 23, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
70
Power Units
70
Drivers
FMCSA since 2023 (3 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2023. Based in Sterling Heights, MI, they operate a fleet of 70 power units with 70 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Power Only and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Ankawa Logistics LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 70 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Ankawa Logistics LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 70
MCS-150 Mileage: 150,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
70
Total Drivers
70
CDL Drivers
70
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC
14 trucks and 12 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 31, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Hyundai Translead Trailers, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 14 TRUCK TRACTOR, 12 SEMI-TRAILER. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 54% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 46% |
Trailers (12 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 | 12 |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 |
| Stoughton | 3 |
| Wabash | 2 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 12 |
| 53 ft | 12 |
| 2 axles | 12 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 10 | 38% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 5 | 19% |
| Volvo Truck | 4 | 15% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 3 | 12% |
| Wabash Vans | 2 | 8% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 8% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH41397 | PA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| PXA6703 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PA97570 | IN | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PWZ4940 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| HV44568 | OR | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PWZ9366 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PB10558 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PXB1805 | OH | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PE26929 | IN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 31177PF | NY | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PWZ3618 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 229509T | TN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PWY0071 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| HV17871 | OR | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 986388HC | OH | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PD75788 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| AG77785 | UK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| HV19422 | UK | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| PWZ6882 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Oct 2024 |
| P973100 | IN | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Plate registrations span 8 states: OH (10) · IN (6) · OR (3) · UK (2) · NY (2) · ID (1) · TN (1) · PA (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 26)
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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
16
Inspections
24 months
8
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-9.2%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/26/2024 | MA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/21/2024 | IA | Walk-Around | 2 | 2 |
| 10/21/2024 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/13/2024 | CO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/12/2024 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/11/2024 | KS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/10/2024 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/09/2024 | OK | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/07/2024 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/05/2024 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/01/2024 | CO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/30/2024 | NM | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/27/2024 | CA | Full | 5 | ✓ |
| 09/26/2024 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 16 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
Check FMCSA Insurance Database →View Insurance History (13 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7142111916 | 09/23/2023 | 12/14/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-001883-01 | 08/26/2024 | 10/25/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-001883-01 | 08/26/2024 | 09/30/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT05849A | 07/28/2023 | 09/23/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-MI-19-S0128474-00 | 07/31/2024 | 08/26/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT20338A | 04/05/2024 | 07/31/2024 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7142111916 | 02/13/2024 | 04/09/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-MI-19-S0127964-00 | 03/15/2024 | 04/05/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7142111916 | 12/14/2023 | 03/15/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7142111916 | 02/13/2024 | 03/15/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0001045-00 | 09/30/2024 | 03/01/2025 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7142111916 | 12/14/2023 | 02/13/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7142111916 | 09/23/2023 | 01/06/2024 | TERM/CANCL |
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Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2024 | AL | MONTGOMERY, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC is inferred to operate: Power Only and Dry Van.
Is ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC's authority currently active?
ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC been in business?
ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2023, making their authority approximately 3 years, 5 months old.
Where is ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC located?
ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC is physically located at 34514 DEQUINDRE RD SUITE A5, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310.
Roadside Inspection History 16 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC has been inspected 16 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, CO, TN. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 6%) 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 393.9H — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-26 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-21 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2024-10-21 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-13 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-12 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-11 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-10 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-09 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-07 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-05 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-01 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-30 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-27 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | — |
| 2024-09-26 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-20 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 8 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), ANKAWA LOGISTICS LLC was cited for 8 violations, of which 3 (38%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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