Michigana Trans LLC
Dearborn, MI
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
90
Power Units
85
Drivers
FMCSA since 2022 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MICHIGANA TRANS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2022. Based in Dearborn, MI, they operate a fleet of 90 power units with 85 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and 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, Michigana Trans LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Michigana Trans LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 85
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,321,629 miles (2025)
Driver Information
85
Total Drivers
85
CDL Drivers
85
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MICHIGANA TRANS LLC
43 trucks and 55 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 15, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Hyundai Translead Trailers, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 55 SEMI-TRAILER, 43 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 | 55 | 56% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 43 | 44% |
Trailers (55 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 | 55 |
| Hyundai Translead | 25 |
| Stoughton | 10 |
| Great Dane | 5 |
| Wabash | 5 |
| Vanguard National | 4 |
| Atro | 1 |
| Arto | 1 |
| Grdn | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| DIM | 1 |
| New Dimens | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 55 |
| 53 ft | 52 |
| 2 axles | 51 |
Vehicle makes (10 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 30 | 31% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 25 | 26% |
| Freightliner | 12 | 12% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 10 | 10% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 6 | 6% |
| Wabash Vans | 5 | 5% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 4 | 4% |
| Di-mond Trailers, Inc. | 3 | 3% |
| Atro | 2 | 2% |
| Mack | 1 | 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ147P | NJ | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PC35925 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| DB08281 | MI | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| RC43901 | MI | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| RC4282 | MI | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| F295555 | MI | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| RC45289 | MI | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| PE86178 | IN | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| RC43411 | MI | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| HV17427 | OR | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| RC41421 | MI | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| RC57155 | MI | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| PC91235 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| RC04379 | MI | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| RC33726 | MI | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| RC57085 | MI | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| RC40561 | MI | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| RC37095 | MI | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| TM9713 | ID | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| RC53529 | MI | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
Plate registrations span 10 states: MI (47) · IN (27) · ID (9) · TN (5) · OR (3) · ME (2) · WI (2) · CR (1) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 98)
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
70
Inspections
24 months
68
Violations
Total found
13
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-4.6%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | MI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/09/2026 | MI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/23/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/27/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/26/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 3 | 3 |
| 01/13/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 01/12/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/05/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/19/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/02/2025 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/17/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/04/2025 | MI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/26/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/19/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 70 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
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.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA 40010870007 | $1 Million | 12/05/2025 |
View Insurance History (9 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7210012873 | 10/09/2025 | 12/05/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | 11/30/2024 | 11/30/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | 10/31/2024 | 11/30/2024 | CANCEL | |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | 09/01/2024 | 10/31/2024 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA862338681 | 08/29/2025 | 10/10/2025 | CANCEL | |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | 11/30/2024 | 09/01/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-00 | 02/15/2024 | 09/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000088-01 | 11/30/2024 | 08/29/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04330928 | 02/03/2022 | 02/15/2024 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
6
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
6 FMCSA-recordable · 6 state-recordable
Of 6 reported crashes: 3 in adverse weather · 3 on adverse road surfaces · 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | MI | ORANGE TWP, MI | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Snow · Ice · Daylight |
| 06/26/2025 | MI | Canton Twp, MI | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 06/04/2025 | MI | Detroit, MI | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/08/2025 | MI | Lincoln Twp, MI | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/07/2025 | OH | MACEDONIA, OH | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | Sleet or hail · Ice · Dark — lit |
| 02/16/2025 | IN | MARKLE(HUNTINGTON), IN | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Snow · Snow · Daylight |
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 MICHIGANA TRANS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MICHIGANA TRANS LLC is inferred to operate: Power Only and Dry Van.
Is MICHIGANA TRANS LLC's authority currently active?
MICHIGANA TRANS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MICHIGANA TRANS LLC been in business?
MICHIGANA TRANS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2022, making their authority approximately 4 years, 6 months old.
Where is MICHIGANA TRANS LLC located?
MICHIGANA TRANS LLC is physically located at 20435 CARLYSLE ST, DEARBORN, MI 48124.
Roadside Inspection History 70 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MICHIGANA TRANS LLC has been inspected 70 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MI, OH, IN. Out of these, 10 inspections (about 14%) 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 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-09 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-23 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-27 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-26 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-01-13 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-01-12 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-05 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-12-19 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-12-02 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-17 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-04 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-26 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-19 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-18 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-08-07 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-06 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-30 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-24 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-17 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-07-16 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-15 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-14 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-07-08 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
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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
47 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MICHIGANA TRANS LLC, of which 12 (26%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 11 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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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