HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

DOT #237360 • MC #169607
Active

HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a motor carrier based in CLEVELAND, OH registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 237360 and MC number 169607. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1983, a span of roughly 42 years. HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC reports a fleet of 354 power units and 354 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Building Materials, Machinery, Large Objects, and Fresh Produce. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 296 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.69% and 19 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of July 2014. Operating authority is active for: common carrier, contract carrier, and broker.

Company Information

Legal Name
HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
DOT Number
237360
MC Number
169607
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Aug 30, 1983

Location

Physical Address
8777 ROCKSIDE ROAD
CLEVELAND, OH 44125
Mailing Address
8777 ROCKSIDE ROAD
CLEVELAND, OH 44125

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
354
Total Drivers
354
Truck Units
354
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
General Freight Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls Building Materials Machinery, Large Objects Fresh Produce Intermodal Containers Chemicals Commodities Dry Bulk Refrigerated Food Beverages Paper Products

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

296
Total Inspections
202
Inspections with Violations
70
Out-of-Service Violations
1.69%
Driver OOS Rate
34.02%
Vehicle OOS Rate
19
Reportable Crashes
1
Crashes with Fatalities
7
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Jul 1, 2014

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 169607 Active Active Active

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2023-09-01 00:00:00
Cargo 2010-09-01 00:00:00
Bond 2013-10-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

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Shipper History

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