Freight Carrier/broker · Cleveland, OH
CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO
1 SHERWIN WAY · Cleveland, OH 44113
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(440) 759-2008
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- MC #152509
- USDOT #188891 USDOT Active
- 893Power Units
- 1223Drivers
- Carrier/brokerEntity Type
About this carrier
CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO is a Cleveland, OH freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 893 truck(s) in their fleet and 1223 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 Jun 27, 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
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Chemicals
- Beverages
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 45 states over the past 24 months: CA (114), TX (101), IL (84), NC (81), TN (42), MO (39), GA (37), IN (37), FL (34), NV (31), SC (29), MD (29), +33 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Cleveland, Ohio.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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2Fatal
- 21Injury
- 42Tow
- 65Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.28
132
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.09
74
Vehicle Maintenance
1.16
329
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.05
15
Inspection Summary
- 2Total
- 2Clean
- 526With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 222 unique codes
Critical 67
- 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 transportation
- 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement
- 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 396.3A1TTires (general)
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 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 Packages
- 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance
- 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty
- 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.
- 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss
- 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake
- 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.
- 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 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.
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches
- 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 20
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle
- 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
- 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2YFailure to yield right of way
- 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
Hours of Service 32
- 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 Time
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 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 minutes
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 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. Time
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
- 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 hours
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 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 carrier
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.15(g)Onboard recording device info not available
- 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 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 official
- 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 malfunctions
- 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.
- 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
Vehicle Maintenance 85
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)
- 393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve
- 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 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.
- 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 396.3A1-BARAir Brake - Leaking air tank.
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked
- 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing
- 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken
- 393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 393.95(a)(1)(i)Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective
Hazardous Materials 17
- 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required
- 172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required.
- 177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency
- 172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car
- 172.504A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Bulk package/freight container/unit load device/transport vehicle not placarded as required.
- 172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).
- 172.516D-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to mount placard holder in accordance with Appendix C of this Part
- 172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information
- 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information
- 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility
- 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.
- 172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required
- 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available
- 172.202A1-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list ID number as required.
- 172.202A2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list proper shipping name as required.
- 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information
- 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain
Driver Fitness 1
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
Locations
Physical Address
CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO1 SHERWIN WAY
CLEVELAND, OH 44113
Mailing Address
Same as physical.