MECHANICAL SERVICES & DESIGN INC
145-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Dayton, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2374038
- MC
- MC1473567
- Based
- Dayton, OH
- Contact
- 9372543235 · vsherrock@msdinc.net
What this carrier is
MECHANICAL SERVICES & DESIGN INC is a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Dayton, OH. Operating footprint: 145 power units, 111 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1473567 authority. Listed cargo classifications include metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and construction materials.
Fleet composition on file: 76 owned trucks, 7 owned trailers.
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: 93 motor carriers operating 145 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 66.59 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 23.90 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 19.57 | 5.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 421.27 | 0.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.65 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 145-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2374038: 2 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Jun 3, 2025 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 |
| Total violations | 5 |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and construction materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
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 93 peer carriers operating 145 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 2 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 5 violations.
- Unsafe Driving is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 145 power units on file.
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