Freight Carrier/broker · Cleveland, OH
THE KAPLAN TRUCKING COMPANY
8777 ROCKSIDE ROAD · Cleveland, OH 44125
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(216) 341-3322
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- MC #2304
- USDOT #120670 USDOT Active
- 867Power Units
- 867Drivers
- Carrier/brokerEntity Type
About this carrier
THE KAPLAN TRUCKING COMPANY is a Cleveland, OH freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 867 truck(s) in their fleet and 867 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-2304 and their USDOT number is 120670.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/14/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 04/14/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 49,955,294 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Intermodal Containers
- Oilfield Equipment
- Construction
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 35 states over the past 24 months: OH (164), IN (119), SC (65), TN (61), AL (56), KY (45), PA (43), TX (43), MS (40), IL (36), MI (36), AR (18), +23 more. Home base: Cleveland, Ohio.
Safety Record
Out of Service Rates (24 mo)
TypeThis carrierNational avg
Vehicle
25.2%
23.4%
Driver
1.2%
6.7%
Hazmat
—
4.4%
Crashes (24 mo)
-
2Fatal
- 21Injury
- 40Tow
- 63Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.25
141
Crash Indicator
Not Public
—
Hours of Service
0.19
52
Vehicle Maintenance
5.65
258
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.05
5
Inspection Summary
- 886Total
- 482Clean
- 404With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 204 unique codes
Critical 64
- 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
- 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
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 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
- 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.
- 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 396.3(a)(1)Tires - Use of Tire Plug or Cord
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.120D-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.
- 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing
- 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 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
- 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty
- 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking
- 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle
- 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle
- 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge
- 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge
- 396.3A1-BACPAir Brake - Air compressor cracked/broken/loose pulley
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported
- 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs
- 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling
- 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo
- 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet
- 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.201A-VBFVan/OT Trailers - Broken floor with protruding freight and sagging crossmembers
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement
- 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 26
- 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
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.16Failing 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
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
- 392.2FCFollowing too close
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
Hours of Service 17
- 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
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 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.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
Vehicle Maintenance 96
- 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9B-LBLLighting - Backup lamp obscured
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 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
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 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.
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 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.
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 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.
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured
- 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper
- 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.86A2-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate width.
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.9B-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142
- 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load
- 393.104(a)Inadequate/damaged securement device/system
- 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
- 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
Driver Fitness 1
- 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.
Locations
Physical Address
THE KAPLAN TRUCKING COMPANY8777 ROCKSIDE ROAD
CLEVELAND, OH 44125
Mailing Address
Same as physical.