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Freight Carrier · Detroit, MI

RED WING TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: RED WING TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 7170 EAST MCNICHOLS, DETROIT, MI, 48212, US
Telephone: (313) 365-1733

7170 EAST MCNICHOLS · Detroit, MI 48212

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #340089
USDOT #751225 USDOT Active

8
Power Units
8
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

RED WING TRANSPORTATION INC is a Detroit, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-340089 and their USDOT number is 751225.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/27/2026 · last updated Jul 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/27/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 100,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: MI (7). Home base: Detroit, Michigan.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 23 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

7
Total
1
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 13

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.120D-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.209D-STYCISSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.106(d)Insufficient aggregate working load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 11

393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× 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 wear1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

RED WING TRANSPORTATION INC
7170 EAST MCNICHOLS
DETROIT, MI 48212

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 13

Vehicle Maintenance 11

Unsafe Driving 3

Locations

Location on Map

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