HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4048129-macds-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 02:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MACDS LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average36.0% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (330) 730-9084, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1541717.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
9 of 25 · Ohio avg 21.7%
6 of 40 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | US | 1 | 2 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 14, 2025 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 12, 2025 | WV | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 8, 2025 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 4, 2025 | KS | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 31, 2025 | OH | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2025 | OR | 3 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 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
35 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 40 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 22 | 9 | 62.9% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 6 | 22.9% | 13.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 11.4% | 18.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.9% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 1 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 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 | 1 |
| Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953B2 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953B2HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Glencoe, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4048129 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1541717 |
| Legal name | MACDS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 250 |
| Drivers | 250 |
| Annual mileage | 2,650,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 21, 2023 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersUtilitiesConstructionOtherPaper Product
Questions about MACDS LLC
What does MACDS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MACDS LLC (MC1541717), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MACDS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MACDS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4048129. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (330) 730-9084, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1541717, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (330) 730-9084
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE EXPRESS LLC Carrier |
Cincinnati, OH | 4041553 | MC1529486 | 10 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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