SPIRIT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS INC
27-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Kent, WA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1424414
- MC
- MC538649
- Based
- Kent, WA
- Contact
- 2067635268 · safety@spirittransport.net
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, machinery, large objects, and intermodal containers, SPIRIT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator from Kent, WA. 27 power units, 22 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC538649 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 16, 2009).
Fleet composition on file: 5 owned tractors, 116 owned trailers, 22 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,135 motor carriers operating 27 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 15.95 | 150.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.33 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.15 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 44.03 | 72.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.75 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 27-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1424414: 36 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 30, 2026 in WA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 18 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 |
| Total violations | 35 (7 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, machinery, large objects, and intermodal containers on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (116 trailers against 27 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,135 peer carriers operating 27 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 24 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 35 violations.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running over-the-road lanes with 27 power units on file.
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