ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Data confidence
The values below are exactly what FMCSA carries on file for this carrier. Items flagged here read as unusual. ProHRHQ does not override federal values — corrections go through DataQs or an updated MCS-150.
- FMCSA safety rating: S (20220310) — Per FMCSA filing, the safety rating on file is 4 years old. FMCSA does not automatically expire ratings, but a rating issued before the 24-month review window does not reflect the current compliance posture.
What this carrier is
Registered with FMCSA in 1984, ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is an enterprise-fleet auto hauler based in Milwaukee, WI. Operating footprint on the current MCS-150: 923 power units and 857 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC170247 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, driveaway/towaway, liquids and gases, chemicals, dry bulk commodities, beverages, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 10, 2022).
Fleet composition on file: 9 owned trucks, 18 owned tractors, 571 owned trailers, 595 term-leased tractors, 1,483 term-leased trailers.
Safety record
Reads as grade B. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | 3yr violations (TW) | Raw 3yr | Cohort avg | % of cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 408.00 | 391 | 408.00 | 100.0% | |
| Hours-of-Service | 146.00 | 126 | 146.00 | 100.0% | |
| Driver Fitness | 6.00 | 7 | 6.00 | 100.0% | |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Vehicle Maintenance | 817.00 | 789 | 817.00 | 100.0% | |
| Hazmat | 20.00 | 20 | 20.00 | 100.0% |
What the BASIC table shows
What the BASIC table shows
Each BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category) is a slice of the safety record — Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, Vehicle Maintenance, and Hazmat. "% of cohort" is this carrier's time-weighted violation count divided by the average among similarly sized peers. Below 100% means below cohort average; above 100% means above. Acute or critical violations are flagged in their own column and reflect FMCSA's most serious citation classes.
Inspection and violation record
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs regional lanes, with general freight, driveaway/towaway, liquids and gases, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (2,054 trailers against 613 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Key takeaways
- Grade B (above average) against 28 peer carriers operating 911–935 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 1,134 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (14 driver OOS, 112 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 1,394 violations, 42 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet auto hauler running regional lanes with 923 power units on file.
- Registered with FMCSA for 42 years (since 1984).
About ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
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