DEF TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 1899457 MC 762814 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
24 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 12.5% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
6 units

Drivers: 4

Trailers: 5 (5 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

5597 CENTER RD, VALLEY CITY, OH, 44280

Phone Number

(330) 304-2763

Mailing Address

5597 CENTER RD, VALLEY CITY, OH, 44280

Cell Phone

(330) 304-2763

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(330) 304-2763

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
14 yrs, 9 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-06-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-06-12 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2016-11-08 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC762814 2016-11-08

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-06-08 BIPD/Primary TEA340063425 $750,000 EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2024-06-08 BIPD/Primary GRT24005A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2025-06-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-06-08 BIPD/Primary CA958344749 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… 2022-06-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-06-06 BIPD/Primary CA958344749 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… 2022-06-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-08 BIPD/Primary CA 0797479 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… 2019-06-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-08 BIPD/Primary CA0797479 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… 2022-06-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-10-25 BIPD/Primary CA 3306285 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… 2016-11-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-10-25 BIPD/Primary CA 3306285 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2015-10-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-25 BIPD/Primary LTO0014754 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-10-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-10-25 BIPD/Primary CA 1893943 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2012-11-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-10-25 BIPD/Primary WN110139 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-11-28 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-10-15 BIPD/Primary CM0053484 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-10-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-10-25 BIPD/Primary CM0053484 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-10-15 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

12.5%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

24 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

3 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 24 Last inspection: Jun 10, 2026 Total crashes: 1

FMCSA Inspection Records (24 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 10, 2026

D305503210

Level 1 NY FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6CK...

Apr 22, 2026

SPG3080626

Level 3 NY VOLVO 4V4ND4RH...

Mar 9, 2026

3065A00437

Level 3 CT VOLV 4V4ND4RH...

Dec 16, 2025

DD00002701

1 viol.
Level 3 MA VOLV 4V4ND4RH...

Dec 2, 2025

D305502478

Level 2 NY VOLVO 4V4MC9EG...

Oct 23, 2025

1777000832

4 viol.
Level 2 OH VOLVO 4V4NB9EH...

Oct 8, 2025

CV44115335

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 KY VOLV 4V4MC9EG...

Aug 12, 2025

3056C00355

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MD VOLVO 4V4ND4RH...

Apr 2, 2025

1251000428

1 viol.
Level 2 OH VOLVO 4V4NB9EH...

Jan 21, 2025

0354001756

1 viol.
Level 3 SC VOLVO 4V4ND4RH...

Nov 11, 2024

3288000148

2 viol.
Level 1 OH DODGE 3C7WRNFL...

Oct 8, 2024

1777000020

1 viol.
Level 1 OH VOLVO 4V4MC9EG...

Sep 3, 2024

3290012778

Level 3 OH DODG 3C7WRTCL...

Jul 9, 2024

1822003043

1 viol.
Level 1 OH DODG 3C7WRTCL...

Apr 17, 2024

SPF0251000

2 viol.
Level 3 NY VOLV 4V4MC9EG...
Total Inspections

24

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

24

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (1 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 26, 2023

FL • FL2554065303

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

0

Total Crashes

1

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

10

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

24
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

6
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

6

4 owned

Trailers

5

5 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

4

CDL Drivers: 4
Interstate: 4
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 4
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

6

Power Units

6

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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