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CAPACITY TRANSPORT INC

17065 HESS STREET · Melvindale, MI 48122

Authorized: Property
(313) 294-4500 Tap to call
  • MC #458477
  • USDOT #270847 USDOT Active
  • 56
    Power Units
  • 50
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CAPACITY TRANSPORT INC is a Melvindale, MI freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 56 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 08/19/2024 · last updated May 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/19/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,198,000 (2023)

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

11 Severe Violations Updated 2 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.89 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.03 1 Vehicle Maintenance 11.14 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.71 2

Inspection Summary

  • 33
    Total
  • 14
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 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
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.120(d)(1)Improper securement of metal coil transported with eye lengthwise1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 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 limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 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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