What is MC number 572822?

MC number 572822 is assigned to Dean Transportation Inc, a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1538328.

Is Dean Transportation Inc Safe? DOT 1538328 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Dean Transportation Inc had?

Dean Transportation Inc has recorded 160 total inspections, with 2 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is Dean Transportation Inc located?

Dean Transportation Inc is headquartered at 4812 Aurelius, Lansing, MI 48910.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Dean Transportation Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1538328. The company operates from Lansing, MI and maintains an active operating status with 87 power units and 87 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Dean Transportation Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

160

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

160 inspections indicates a high-volume, actively operating carrier.

OOS Rate1.25%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 1.3% — below the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

9 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

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Carrier Insight

Dean Transportation Inc is a medium-sized motor carrier operating in Michigan. With 160 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 1.3%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 9 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Dean Transportation Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 87 power units and employs 87 drivers. This is a mid-sized operation relative to the broader carrier market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1538328?

USDOT number 1538328 is assigned to Dean Transportation Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Lansing, MI.

How many inspections has Dean Transportation Inc had?

Dean Transportation Inc has recorded 160 total inspections with 2 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 1.25%.

Where is Dean Transportation Inc located?

Dean Transportation Inc is headquartered at 4812 Aurelius, Lansing, MI 48910.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

What is the MC number for Dean Transportation Inc?

The MC number for Dean Transportation Inc is MC# 572822. The MC number is issued by the FMCSA and authorizes carriers to operate in interstate commerce.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1538328 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Dean Transportation Inc (DOT# 1538328 · MC# 572822) – FMCSA Carrier Profile