HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/304185-slingshot-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SLINGSHOT TRANSPORTATION INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Michigan average 21.2%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (517) 592-1771, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC204737.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC204737 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT57304A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 | 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
3 of 7 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 14 · Michigan avg 3.9%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 8 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 3 21.4%
- MI 3 21.4%
- IL 2 14.3%
- SD 2 14.3%
- IN 1 7.1%
- WY 1 7.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 8
8 tractors
Freightliner 9
89 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 9
8 semi-trailers · 1 intermodal chassis
Utility 10
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Chelsea Milling Company 5Domex Superfresh Growers 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | PA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 7, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2025 | WY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2025 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,449 vehicle and 85,654 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 12 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | 63.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10.0% | 3.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 10.0% | 19.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TALS | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203BCBP | 1 | 0 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 1 | 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 Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 304185 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC204737 |
| Legal name | SLINGSHOT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 89 |
| Drivers | 123 |
| Annual mileage | 4,177,018 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 18, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 29, 1987 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 11, 2026 |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 82 |
| Straight trucks | 0 | 7 |
| Trailers | 68 | 109 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SLINGSHOT TRANSPORTATION INC
What does SLINGSHOT TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC204737: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SLINGSHOT TRANSPORTATION 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 SLINGSHOT TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 304185. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (517) 592-1771, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC204737, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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