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Freight Carrier · Dade City, FL

ROWLAND TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: ROWLAND TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 40824 MESSICK ROAD, DADE CITY, FL, 33525, US
Telephone: (352) 567-2002

40824 MESSICK ROAD · Dade City, FL 33525

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #249439
USDOT #229620 USDOT Active

99
Power Units
99
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ROWLAND TRANSPORTATION INC is a Dade City, FL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 99 truck(s) in their fleet and 99 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-249439 and their USDOT number is 229620.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/25/2024 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/25/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 9,548,577 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: FL (34), GA (24), TN (21), SC (15), NC (4), AL (4). Home base: Dade City, Florida.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
5
Injury
6
Tow
12
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.65 23 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.87 18 Vehicle Maintenance 3.95 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.5 7

Inspection Summary

102
Total
53
Clean
49
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 17

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance2× OOS×2 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 9

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)3× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official3× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions3× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 10

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation10× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 4

393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

ROWLAND TRANSPORTATION INC
40824 MESSICK ROAD
DADE CITY, FL 33525

Mailing Address

ROWLAND TRANSPORTATION INC
40824 MESSICK RD
DADE CITY, FL 33525

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