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Freight Carrier/broker · Cleveland, OH

HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

Name: HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Address: 8777 ROCKSIDE ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44125, US
Telephone: (216) 341-7410

8777 ROCKSIDE ROAD · Cleveland, OH 44125

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #169607
USDOT #237360 USDOT Active

354
Power Units
354
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a Cleveland, OH freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 354 truck(s) in their fleet and 354 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-169607 and their USDOT number is 237360.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/30/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 12,157,014 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

35 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
4
Injury
9
Tow
14
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.43 42 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.16 17 Vehicle Maintenance 6.88 127 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 3

Inspection Summary

307
Total
139
Clean
168
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 138 unique codes

Critical 42

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11× OOS×11 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× 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
396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207C-SCSICSuspension - Composite spring has intersecting cracks1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on15× OOS×15 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.8× OOS×7 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×3 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-STLCSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)5× OOS×5 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
393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)3× OOS×3 SW 1
393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement2× OOS×2 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination7× OOS×7 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 17

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other12× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector1× SW 5
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.71B-MCCarrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to use or equip a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 68

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.10× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative7× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt21× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection11× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199810× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured9× 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 wear6× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
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.2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
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 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak10× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative12× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.9× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
392.9(a)(3)Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 10

395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements2× 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.2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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.1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× 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
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
8777 ROCKSIDE ROAD
CLEVELAND, OH 44125

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 138 unique codes

Critical 42

Unsafe Driving 17

Vehicle Maintenance 68

Hours of Service 10

Hazardous Materials 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 10

Same phone number 3

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