CAPACITY TRANSPORT INC
56-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Melvindale, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 270847
- MC
- MC458477
- Based
- Melvindale, MI
- Contact
- 3132944500 · safety@capacitytransport.com
What this carrier is
CAPACITY TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Melvindale, MI. Operating footprint: 56 power units, 50 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC458477 authority. FMCSA lists Metal: sheets, coils, rolls as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 3, 2021).
Fleet composition on file: 56 owned tractors, 127 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: 470 motor carriers operating 56 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 216.7% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 48 | 22.15 | 216.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 7.48 | 26.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.87 | 53.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 46.57 | 152.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.80 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 56-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 270847: 64 inspections across 5 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 7, 2026 in MI.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 55 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 111 |
| Total violations | 172 (51 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 3, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with metal: sheets, coils, rolls on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (127 trailers against 56 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 470 peer carriers operating 56 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 36 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 172 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 216.7% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 56 power units on file.
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