Transportation Services INC
Phone (734) 282-4444Romulus, MI
Data: FMCSA public records as filed, last updated .
- USDOT
- USDOT198
- MC
- 147039
- Registered
- 1974 · 52 yrs
- Location
- Romulus, MI
- Updated
Status
Active
Registered and active with FMCSA
Authority
Active
Common carrier, Contract carrier, Broker
Insurance
$1 Million
Liability on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Passed an FMCSA review
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Transportation Services INC is an active carrier and broker based in Romulus, MI, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 198 and MC 147039. Phone: (734) 282-4444. It reports 534 power units and 619 drivers on its MCS-150 (Aug 22, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 598 roadside inspections, a 8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.8%) and 30 reportable crashes (2 fatal).
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Company details
Who owns it, how it is registered, and every identifier on file.
Ownership
- Company officer
- Mike Zavislak
- Company officer 2
- Kenneth Pellegrino
- Legal name
- Transportation Services INC
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Carrier & Broker
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 198
- Docket numbers
- MC 147039 (active)
- Registered
- Jun 1, 1974 (52 yrs)
- D&B (DUNS)
- 99656621
- Last MCS-150
- Aug 22, 2025
- Next MCS-150 due
- August 2027
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Yes
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 198
- Docket numbers
- MC 147039
- D&B (DUNS)
- 99656621
- Phone
- (734) 282-4444734-282-44447342824444
- Fax
- (734) 281-0724734-281-07247342810724
- Officers
- Mike Zavislak, Kenneth Pellegrino
- Legal name
- Transportation Services INC
- Address
- 18165 Telegraph Road, Romulus, MI 48174
- Mailing address
- 18165 S Telegraph Road, Romulus, MI 48174
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 3AKJHHDRXPSNK0474, 1DW1A5324ES432074, 1DW1A5328KSA22277, 1JJV532D8RL365019, 3HSDZAPR0TN002819, 3AKJHHDR0RSUV2995, 3AKJHHDR5PSUN8630, 3HSDZTZR3KN129278, 1DW1A5325BS243350, 1DW1A5325CS306447 and 15 more below
Every identifier on file for this registration, written out in full.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 198 as active.
- Pass: Active for-hire operating authority
Common carrier, Contract carrier, Broker authority is active.
- Pass: Liability insurance on file
$1 Million BIPD filed with FMCSA.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Zero Motor Freight INCUSDOT 136569 · Laredo, TXSame officerActivePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Can they legally haul for hire, and is insurance on file with FMCSA?
Operating authority
| Authority type | Status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | Active | None | None |
| Broker | Active | None | None |
Allowed to carry
- MC 147039
- Active
Insurance on file
- Liability (BIPD)
- $1 Million
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- On file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America | 91X | 9C579577 | $1 Million | Oct 1, 2015 |
| Bond / surety | Fidelity & Deposit Co. Of Maryland | 84 | LPM7614896 | — | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America | HJ-840-9C579577-TIL-14 | Nov 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2015 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. | 00234D4554 | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America | HJ-840-9C579577-TIL-14 | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Zurich American Insurance Company | TRK 9377227 | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2014 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| SURETY | Fidelity & Deposit Co. Of Maryland | 7614896 | Apr 23, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| CARGO | Underwriters At Lloyds London | 0510GXKGEP5971 | Oct 31, 2010 | Nov 1, 2011 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| SURETY | Fidelity & Deposit Co. Of Maryland | LPM7614896 | Apr 23, 2010 | Apr 23, 2011 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| CARGO | Underwriters At Lloyds London | 0510GXKGEP5838 | Oct 31, 2009 | Nov 1, 2010 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| CARGO | Underwriters At Lloyds London | 0510GXKGEP5838 | Oct 31, 2009 | Oct 31, 2010 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| SURETY | Old Republic Surety Company | RLI 608351 | Apr 15, 2007 | May 4, 2010 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
Showing the 10 most recent of 30 history records.
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Rated on
- Jul 8, 1996
- Last review
- Apr 11, 1996
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 598 (15 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 352 (28 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0.31 | 40 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0.14 | 36 | No |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0.15 | 15 | No |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 2.34 | 118 | No |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | — | 34 | 0 |
| 393.9 | — | 20 | 3 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | — | 19 | 0 |
| 393.45B2UV | — | 12 | 1 |
| 393.95B | No or defective fire extinguisher | 8 | 0 |
| 393.55E | — | 8 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Oct 13, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (30 records, Dec 14, 2024 to Aug 24, 2026). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (13 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Oct 8, 2026
- Last crash
- Aug 24, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | NC | Wilson Nc | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | None |
| Oct 7, 2026 | US | El Paso Tx | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | None |
| Oct 7, 2026 | MI | Mi | Driver only (Level 3) | 2 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Oct 7, 2026 | NC | China Grove Nc | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | None |
| Oct 6, 2026 | IL | I-57 S/B | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | None |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 0 | None |
| Oct 5, 2026 | LA | Breaux Bridge La | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 2 | 3 violations
|
| Oct 4, 2026 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | None |
| Oct 3, 2026 | LA | Slidell La | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | None |
| Oct 3, 2026 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | None |
Showing the 10 most recent of 598 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Scott, MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | 1 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Jarrell, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Not Reported, SC | 1 | 1 | Yes | 3 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Laredo, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Austin, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Cloverdale, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | Yes |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Unknown, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Lincoln Twp, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | 1 | Snow · Snow · Daylight | Yes |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Austin, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | 3 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | Yes |
Showing the 10 most recent of 30 crash records.
Fleet & drivers
What they own or lease, who drives, and what they may haul.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 469 | 65 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,972 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 619
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 619
Operations
- Power units
- 534
- Trucks
- 534
- Annual miles
- 99,240,000 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 364 trucks · 453 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| Make | Vehicle type | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton | Semi-Trailer | 366 |
| Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 222 |
| International | Truck Tractor | 42 |
| Utility Trailer | Semi-Trailer | 42 |
| Internatio | Truck Tractor | 40 |
| Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 24 |
| Not recorded | Semi-Trailer | 14 |
| Great Dane | Semi-Trailer | 14 |
| Itnl | Truck Tractor | 13 |
| Wabash | Semi-Trailer | 11 |
| Inte | Truck Tractor | 5 |
| Not recorded | Truck Tractor | 4 |
All 817 vehicles inspected under this USDOT, grouped by make and type as recorded at inspection (top 12 groups).
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHHDRXPSNK0474 | 2023 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PWU6247 OH | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DW1A5324ES432074 | 2014 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 246754G ME | 2 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DW1A5328KSA22277 | 2019 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 2846115 ME | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1JJV532D8RL365019 | 2024 | Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Semi-Trailer | 5154375 ME | 2 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3HSDZAPR0TN002819 | 2026 | International Lt62F | Truck Tractor | PXC7146 OH | 3 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR0RSUV2995 | 2024 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PWY5559 OH | 3 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR5PSUN8630 | 2023 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PWW3436 OH | 4 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3HSDZTZR3KN129278 | 2019 | International Lt625 | Truck Tractor | PXC5604 OH | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DW1A5325BS243350 | 2011 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 246647G ME | 2 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DW1A5325CS306447 | 2012 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 1943605 ME | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDRXTSWH9615 | 2026 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PXC4311 OH | 3 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3HSDZAPR0TN075835 | 2026 | International Lt62F | Truck Tractor | PXC7159 OH | 4 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DW1A5329BS243349 | 2011 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 246646G ME | 2 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR4SSVZ1372 | 2025 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PXB1424 OH | 4 | Oct 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1DW1A5329TBC06807 | 2026 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 5502592 ME | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR5TSWH9599 | 2026 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PXC4295 OH | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DW1A5327FB597604 | 2015 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 2259534 ME | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR3TSWH9617 | 2026 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PXD1731 OH | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DW1A53268B096741 | 2008 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 235934G ME | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR1SSVR9865 | 2025 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PXA3795 OH | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| ZGPVW535TSCAR | — | Stoughton | Semi-Trailer | 5502591 ME | 1 | Oct 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR3SSVT1308 | 2025 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PXA3824 OH | 3 | Oct 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1DW1A5329NSA82816 | 2022 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 3234458 ME | 1 | Sep 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR2SSVT1297 | 2025 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PXG5722 OH | 1 | Sep 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1JJV532D5GL913636 | 2016 | Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Semi-Trailer | 235989G ME | 1 | Sep 2026 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Showing the 25 most recently inspected of 817. Each VIN and plate opens its own lookup page. Year, make and model are decoded from the VIN.
Equipment evidence
- Dry VanVIN 386 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
Authorized cargo
Changes & history
Recent changes and filings. Useful for spotting re-registered carriers.
Recent changes to the record
| Date | Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Safety grade | C | D |
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jun 1, 1974
- Last MCS-150 update
- Aug 22, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Transportation Services INC an active carrier?
Yes. USDOT 198 is active, so Transportation Services INC is registered with FMCSA.
What is Transportation Services INC's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 198; docket number MC 147039.
How do I contact Transportation Services INC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (734) 282-4444; fax (734) 281-0724; address 18165 Telegraph Road, Romulus, MI 48174; mailing address 18165 S Telegraph Road, Romulus, MI 48174.
Does Transportation Services INC have insurance on file?
Yes. $1 Million liability (BIPD) is on file with FMCSA.
What is Transportation Services INC's safety rating?
Satisfactory, rated Jul 8, 1996.
How many trucks and drivers does Transportation Services INC have?
534 power units and 619 drivers, as filed on its MCS-150 (Aug 22, 2025).
What does Transportation Services INC haul?
It is registered to haul general freight.
What equipment does Transportation Services INC operate?
On government records: Dry Van (386 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
How many inspections and crashes has Transportation Services INC had?
598 roadside inspections in FMCSA's 24-month inspection record, and 30 reportable crashes in the 24-month crash file (2 fatal crashes, 2 deaths).
When is Transportation Services INC's next MCS-150 update due?
August 2027, set by the last two digits of USDOT 198 under 49 CFR 390.19. The last update was filed Aug 22, 2025.
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