DBA: Red Cap Transport
Red Cap Transportation Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Dearborn, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 50 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 50 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 72% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 74% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 73% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 92% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 16 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0.92 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.12 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 10.28 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.14 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state OH accounts for 64% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 64%.
| 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 9, 2025 |
| OH |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 39311A1CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 3939AHLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 3939ALTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 39311BCSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 39325EL | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps) not steady burning as required | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |