Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Cleveland, OH

CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO

1 SHERWIN WAY · Cleveland, OH 44113

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #152509
  • USDOT #188891 USDOT Active
  • 1288
    Power Units
  • 1156
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO is a Cleveland, OH freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 1288 truck(s) in their fleet and 1156 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-152509 and their USDOT number is 188891.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 90,077,704 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Chemicals
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 135 inspections (past 24 months) California — 135 inspections (past 24 months) California — 135 inspections (past 24 months) California — 135 inspections (past 24 months) California — 135 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 102 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 102 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 83 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 83 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 76 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 42 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 28 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 15 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 12 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 12 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 45 states over the past 24 months: CA (135), TX (102), NC (83), IL (76), IN (42), MO (40), TN (40), NV (33), GA (30), FL (29), MD (28), WI (28), +33 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Cleveland, Ohio.

Safety Record

132 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 3
    Fatal
  • 21
    Injury
  • 40
    Tow
  • 64
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.11 114 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 66 Vehicle Maintenance 1.22 338 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 13

Inspection Summary

  • 2
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 516
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 222 unique codes

Critical 64

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation5× OOS×5 SW 10
  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit16× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone6× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS16× OOS×16 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth6× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged9× OOS×9 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on17× OOS×17 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.12× OOS×11 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection9× OOS×8 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit7× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken3× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 19

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit12× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing 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, other16× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle1× SW 5
  • 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit21× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation18× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 1

Hours of Service 32

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time4× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time4× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically3× SW 3
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner9× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number7× 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.6× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.5× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.4× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)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)2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.15(g)Onboard recording device info not available1× SW 1
  • 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 86

Hazardous Materials 20

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO
1 SHERWIN WAY
CLEVELAND, OH 44113
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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