HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/237360-horizon-freight-system-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC169607
Review before booking · 3 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- 8 other companies list the same addressCommon for registered-agent offices, mail drops and truck yards. Confirm the company operates from where it says.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average34.3% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (216) 341-7410, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC169607.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC169607 | — | AGCS Marine Insurance Company Policy MXI93022388 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Sep 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC169607 | Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MWTT 314151 · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Sep 1, 2023 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC169607 | — | Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland Policy LPM7516549 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
74 of 216 · Ohio avg 21.7%
5 of 327 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | LA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | MD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | WI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
396 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 95 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 543 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 322 | 89 | 81.3% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 49 | 0 | 12.4% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 20 | 2 | 5.1% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 22 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 20 | 20 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 15 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 15 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 13 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 11 | 11 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 11 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 11 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 10 | 9 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 10 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | Macon, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Bedford Park, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Gary, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Clermont, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | West Windsor, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Monroe Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Lake Placid, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Beaver Township, PA | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Gary, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 237360 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC169607 |
| Legal name | HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 354 |
| Drivers | 354 |
| Annual mileage | 12,157,014 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 1, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 30, 1983 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC169607: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC169607: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Is HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's operating authority allow?
MC169607: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 237360. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (216) 341-7410, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC169607, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (216) 341-7410
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORIZON SOUTH INC Review Carrier & broker |
Cleveland, OH | 2318070 | MC791344 | 191 | Active Current · Motus |
| HORIZON SOUTHEAST INC Review Carrier & broker |
Cleveland, OH | 2318051 | MC791336 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| HORIZON EAST INC Review Carrier & broker |
Cleveland, OH | 2318300 | MC791429 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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