FMCSA Carrier Profile
SLINGSHOT TRANSPORTATION INC
Brooklyn, MI
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 29 yrs, 8 mo
Authority
Active
MC-204737 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC204737
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Harco National Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0000298
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT57304A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
304185
MC Number
MC-204737
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 29, 1987
Authority Reinstated
November 29, 1996
Annual Mileage
4,177,018 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
12475 M-50, Brooklyn, MI 49230
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Phillip Dawson
Officer 2
Phillip Dawson Jr
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Out-of-Service Rate
25.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 56th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR5RSVA3502 | 0 | Clean |
| November 7, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR9RSVA3504 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| October 1, 2025 | WY | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR5RSVA3502 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 18, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7RSVA350 | 2 | Passed |
| May 19, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR5RSVA3502 | 2 | Passed |
| May 12, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRT · 3AKJHHDR5RSVA3502 | 0 | Clean |
| November 4, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR5RSVA3502 | 0 | Clean |
| October 29, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR2MSNB0691 | 0 | Clean |
| July 19, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRT · 3AKJHHDR3RSVA3501 | 1 | Passed |
| July 16, 2024 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRTV · 3AKJHHDR1RSVA3500 | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
CA2
AZ1
IN1
MI1
SD1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 89 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVA3502 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K6778202 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531K6778209 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K6778204 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K6778213 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K6778207 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XK6778208 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XK6778211 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSVA3500 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSNB0691 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSVA3501 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3AKJHHDR7RSVA350 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSVA3504 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 29, 1996 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 29, 1996 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 16, 1996 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Harco National Insurance Company |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Harco National Insurance Company | |
| May 20, 1996 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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