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Freight Carrier · Detroit, MI

SFD TRANSPORTATION CORP

Name: SFD TRANSPORTATION CORP
Address: 12499 EVERGREEN ROAD, DETROIT, MI, 48228, US
Telephone: (313) 659-7641

12499 EVERGREEN ROAD · Detroit, MI 48228

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #18531
USDOT #2990034 USDOT Active

308
Power Units
262
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SFD TRANSPORTATION CORP is a Detroit, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 308 truck(s) in their fleet and 262 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-18531 and their USDOT number is 2990034.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/09/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/09/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 13,268,844 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Paper Products

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 35.3% 23.4% Driver 3.3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
5
Tow
9
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.3 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.44 6 Vehicle Maintenance 8.03 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.25 2

Inspection Summary

77
Total
38
Clean
39
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 18

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× 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)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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, other1× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× 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
395.22H2-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 official1× 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
395.22H4-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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× 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
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
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
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SFD TRANSPORTATION CORP
12499 EVERGREEN ROAD
DETROIT, MI 48228

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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SFD TRANSPORTATION CORP

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 18

Unsafe Driving 8

Hours of Service 8

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Locations

Location on Map

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