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ADVANCE TRANSPORTATION INC
Akron, OH
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 17.6% of 17 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4034685 · MC 1525257
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1525257 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
23.8% OOS · 24 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 17.6% of 17 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 17.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1525257
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300057349
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4034685
MC Number
MC-1525257
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 27, 2023
Authority Granted
May 16, 2023
Annual Mileage
122,452 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1654 Herkender Ave, Akron, OH 44310
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Soltan Amini
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service35
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate17.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (12.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
23.8% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH5
MI4
AR3
TN3
IL1
KY1
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
5
Truck
5
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6JSJM0268 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML3KH582717 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML4LL265481 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML7KH581179 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3KDKH6683 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC0KDKD6146 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ0GN950363 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327TSC09222 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627LK180439 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 2DM42JA40SS212856 | 1 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV3JSJK1349 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSNK0783 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV6MSLH0748 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7KR954590 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2SS074493 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4PS027067 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5SS074990 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8RS068014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV3H4S66242 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 5005140565 | I 57, IL | II | 4 | — | ALIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC0KDKD6146 |
OH POK7785 |
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | 1032017150 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MS | III | 3 | 1 | KALALOU INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC3KDKH6683 |
OH POG9278 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8G-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Driver's record of duty status form failed to include required graph grid or be of sufficient size to be legible. Date: | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | 8400000402 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | — | — | FOREVER LAWN | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML7KH581179 |
TX XTF7572 |
| September 2, 2026 | 5910007383 | BLAND VA | III | — | — | ONVOY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC3KDKH6683 |
OH POG9278 |
| August 7, 2026 | I037AL0016 | ONLY TN | III | — | — | ADVANCE TRANSPORTATION | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC0KDKD6146 |
OH POC8922 |
| July 23, 2026 | I037141490 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 5 | 1 | PD INTERNATIONAL | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML3KH582717 |
OH PNZ3646 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 7490000993 | PLUMERVILLE AR | II | 14 | — | CHALLENGER TURF INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML7KH581179 |
TX XTF7572 |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| July 5, 2026 | V262413505 | WEIGH STATION RD AT, TX | II | 1 | 1 | NOBLE CABINETS AND DESIGN | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML4LL265481 |
TX K225853 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | 3298001844 | HUBBARD OH | I | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML4LL265481 |
TX K225853 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| June 14, 2026 | 8050000763 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | — | — | TRIMARK | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML3KH582717 |
OH PNZ3646 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 5 | September 26, 2025 |
| ALIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| KALALOU INC | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| FOREVER LAWN | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| ONVOY | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| PD INTERNATIONAL | 1 | July 23, 2026 |
| CHALLENGER TURF INC | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| NOBLE CABINETS AND DESIGN | 1 | July 5, 2026 |
| TRIMARK | 1 | June 14, 2026 |
| DELAVAN SPRAY TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| JPP EXPRESS | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| EXTECH | 1 | April 27, 2026 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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