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CLEVELAND EXPRESS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
Cleveland, OH
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 284634 · MC 181518
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-181518 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
15.8% OOS · 49 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.8% — below the 20.7% national average
- 49 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC181518
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAT 0011160-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
284634
MC Number
MC-181518
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 30, 1986
Authority Reinstated
January 18, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,927,979 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3091 Rockefeller Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeff Darkow
Officer 2
Tom Wagner
Cargo Types
General FreightChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
49
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
33
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate14.8% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
15.8% of 38 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 27 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 39 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 39 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 39 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 39 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 14, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 3, 2025 | OH | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 3, 2025 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 30, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH38
MD1
MI1
NY1
US1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (60)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 44 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~35
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
34
Tractor
25
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGHLDVXNLMZ5014 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGHLDV8NLMZ5013 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGHLDVXNLMZ5045 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV8FSGB9370 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4JSJR1570 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGHLDV1NLMZ5046 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX5LN37474 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDV2FLGE7564 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV3CSBK3430 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96293B108906 | 2 | — |
Show all 60 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2EL822658 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4EL822662 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4HL966619 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W77L092833 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W97L028261 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV7GSGY9898 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV2GSGW6157 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2JSKC8532 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VC4821FM505909 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VC4821FM505912 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53201B491150 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53217B946418 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGHLDV2NLMZ5038 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG74LM48049 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK85LU50916 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX6LW32201 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV1DSBX3910 | 1 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621CK219217 | 1 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627CK217956 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0FL840318 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0JL042877 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL876651 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2FL852633 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2JL043920 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2JL043951 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3NL290224 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5HL966225 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5NL290239 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6FL840422 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6GL892165 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXEL796830 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXGL876647 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W37L029308 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W37L054595 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W37L092859 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W56L023265 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W86L006590 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L092826 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25325P594332 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25385P594335 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XM6298706 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV2ESFS4323 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV2ESFS4385 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV7FSGB9375 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV9FSGB9376 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV9FSGR5135 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1JSJW9722 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2JSJR1700 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV0NDNC9682 | 1 | 1 |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 5DMFABTB39C002428 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (49)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | 3251001885 | WILMINGTON OH | I | 2 | 1 | HAGGERTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGBDV2FLGE7564 1JJV532D1GL876651 |
OH PWV7548 ME 238502B |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 3227001670 | CHAGRIN FALLS OH | III | 1 | 1 | CLEVELAND STEEL CONTAINER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUGHLDVXNLMZ5014 1JJV532D2JL043920 |
OH PXC2479 ME 5404514 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 3235001303 | SOUTH VIENNA OH | II | 3 | 2 | SEA LAND CHEMICAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHTDV0NDNC9682 1JJV532D2FL852633 |
OH PXF5000 ME 247441E |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 1339001246 | MIDDLE POINT OH | III | — | — | GREIF PACKAGING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHLDV2JSJR1700 1JJV532D2EL822658 |
OH PXD4205 ME 2684398 |
| June 8, 2026 | 0700001493 | MILAN OH | II | — | — | UNIVERTICAL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUGHLDV8NLMZ5013 1JJV532D5NL290239 |
OH PXB0702 ME 5665454 |
| May 7, 2026 | 1339001126 | WILLIAMSTOWN OH | II | — | — | MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGBDV8FSGB9370 1GRAP0621CK219217 |
OH PWS7317 ME 2388255 |
| May 5, 2026 | 3247001755 | ASHLAND OH | II | 2 | 1 | COLUMBUS OIL CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUGHLDVXNLMZ5014 1JJV532D1GL876651 |
OH PXC2479 ME 238502B |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | PSC1371469 | MOUNDSVILLE WV | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUGHLDVXNLMZ5014 1JJV532D3NL290224 |
OH PXC2479 ME 5665455 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 20, 2026 | 1532001161 | YOUNGSTOWN OH | II | — | — | EMERALD STEEL PROCESSING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHLDV4JSJR1570 1JJV532W56L023265 |
OH PWZ2585 ME 5441107 |
| March 25, 2026 | 1057000889 | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH | III | — | — | PENGG WMC LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJA6CK85LU50916 1JJV532D2JL043951 |
OH 5418363 MD 5418363 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND STEEL CONTAINER | 4 | August 20, 2026 |
| EMERALD STEEL PROCESSING | 2 | April 20, 2026 |
| TECHNICAL PRODUCTS | 2 | November 24, 2025 |
| HAGGERTY | 1 | September 9, 2026 |
| SEA LAND CHEMICAL | 1 | July 6, 2026 |
| GREIF PACKAGING LLC | 1 | June 24, 2026 |
| UNIVERTICAL LLC | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| COLUMBUS OIL CO | 1 | May 5, 2026 |
| PENGG WMC LLC | 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| PHANTOM IMPORTING | 1 | March 20, 2026 |
| KIMYA PRODUCTS INC | 1 | February 18, 2026 |
23 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 18, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 18, 2018 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 8, 2018 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 8, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 8, 2018 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 14, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 24, 1998 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| September 24, 1998 | Inactive REINSTATED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · United States Fire Insurance Company | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · United States Fire Insurance Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Auto-Owners Insurance Company | |
| Broker's Surety Bond | Cancelled · United States Fire Insurance Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | |
| December 5, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 3, 1998 | BROKER | On Record |
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