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Freight Carrier/broker · Taylor, MI

RITE WAY TRANSPORT CO INC

Name: RITE WAY TRANSPORT CO INC
Address: 9850 PELHAM ROAD, TAYLOR, MI, 48180, US
Telephone: (313) 299-2154

9850 PELHAM ROAD · Taylor, MI 48180

Authorized: Property

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MC #212002
USDOT #357546 USDOT Active

13
Power Units
12
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

RITE WAY TRANSPORT CO INC is a Taylor, MI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-212002 and their USDOT number is 357546.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/26/2025 · last updated May 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 02/26/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 653,538 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: TX (7), IL (1), OK (1), WI (1), NM (1), IN (1). Home base: Taylor, Michigan.

Safety Record

Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.3 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 7.93 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

12
Total
4
Clean
8
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 6

396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 14

393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

RITE WAY TRANSPORT CO INC
9850 PELHAM ROAD
TAYLOR, MI 48180

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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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 21 unique codes

Critical 6

Vehicle Maintenance 14

Unsafe Driving 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

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