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Freight Carrier · Dearborn Heights, MI

ROAD RUNNERS TRANS

Name: ROAD RUNNERS TRANS
Address: 26736 VAN BORN RD, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI, 48125, US
Telephone: (313) 825-2025

26736 VAN BORN RD · Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #989473
USDOT #2930566 USDOT Active

120
Power Units
79
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ROAD RUNNERS TRANS is a Dearborn Heights, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 120 truck(s) in their fleet and 79 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-989473 and their USDOT number is 2930566.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/12/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name FREEDOM TRANS LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 11/12/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 20,000,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

1 Acute/Critical 65 Severe Violations Updated 6 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
5
Tow
9
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.5 52 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 24 Vehicle Maintenance 6.32 80 Drugs / Alcohol 0.03 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 3

Inspection Summary

287
Total
149
Clean
138
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 116 unique codes

Critical 41

392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×12 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 ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1TTires (general)1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain6× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×3 SW 2
393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 15

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× 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, other5× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation10× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
397.3State/local laws ordinances regulations1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 49

393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt9× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative9× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 11

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× 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.3× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.3× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× 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 official2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× 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)1× 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 malfunctions1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.30(f)Failing to retain ELD information0× SW 0

Locations

Physical Address

ROAD RUNNERS TRANS
26736 VAN BORN RD
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48125

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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FREEDOM TRANS LLC Dallas, TX	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	1	1752724	4448629
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ROAD RUNNERS TRANS

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 116 unique codes

Critical 41

Unsafe Driving 15

Vehicle Maintenance 49

Hours of Service 11

Locations

Location on Map

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