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MASSAWA TRUCKING LLC
Louisville, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3521680 · MC 1169159
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1169159 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1169159
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN402954
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3521680
MC Number
MC-1169159
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 2020
Authority Granted
August 4, 2021
Annual Mileage
45,823 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1450 Catalpa St, Louisville, KY 40211
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Samuel Fikadu
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th 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
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2025 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD54FSFN3152 | 0 | Clean |
| November 21, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD54FSFN3152 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| August 27, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD54FSFN3152 | 4 | Passed |
| December 17, 2024 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD54FSFN3152 | 1 | Passed |
| December 3, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD54FSFN3152 | 5 | Passed |
| July 29, 2024 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD54FSFN3152 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN3
AR1
OH1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W37L036291 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD54FSFN3152 | 6 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 20, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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