SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC
45-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Jackson, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2858208
- MC
- MC366984
- Based
- Jackson, MI
- Contact
- 5178411399 · jcameron@apolloexpressinc.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, beverages, paper products, farm supplies, and construction materials, SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Jackson, MI. 45 power units, 34 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC366984 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 40 owned tractors, 5 term-leased tractors, 135 term-leased 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: 1,001 motor carriers operating 45 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Vehicle Maintenance at 43.2% 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 | 41 | 31.25 | 131.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 | 13.06 | 68.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3.46 | 86.8% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 78.75 | 43.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.80 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 45-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2858208: 83 inspections across 14 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 26, 2026 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 34 |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 56 |
| Total violations | 103 (22 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 16, 2026.
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 mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, beverages, paper products, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (135 trailers against 45 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 1,001 peer carriers operating 45 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 47 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 7 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 103 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 45 power units on file.
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