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CAPACITY TRANSPORT INC

17065 HESS STREET · Melvindale, MI 48122

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #458477
  • USDOT #270847 USDOT Active
  • 57
    Power Units
  • 50
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CAPACITY TRANSPORT INC is a Melvindale, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 57 truck(s) in their fleet and 50 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-458477 and their USDOT number is 270847.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/17/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/17/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,900,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: MI (14), KY (9), TN (7), IN (2), OH (1). Home base: Melvindale, Michigan.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.7 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 2 Vehicle Maintenance 12.04 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.36 1

Inspection Summary

  • 33
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× 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 limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CAPACITY TRANSPORT INC
17065 HESS STREET
MELVINDALE, MI 48122
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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