NIGHTINGALE FREIGHT LINES LLC
USDOT 114609 • 121 E TUSCOLA ST, FRANKENMUTH, MI, 48734-1711
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
114,609
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9896529971
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
31
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,866,506
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
121 E TUSCOLA ST, FRANKENMUTH, MI, 48734-1711
Mailing Address
P O BOX 146, FRANKENMUTH, MI, 48734-0146
Contact
Phone: 9896529971
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 31, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1667463 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Common Carrier | MC-1667463 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 8, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XCP9001357 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XCP9001357 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 31, 2023 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XCP9001357 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XCP9001357 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | XCP9001357 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | XCP9001357 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | XCP9001357 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | XCP9001357 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1667463 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2024 |
| MC1667463 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2024 |
| MC1667463 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1667463 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
42%
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
14
Violations
37
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.4%
Driver OOS %
7.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
31
Crash Records
16
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 14 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (37 violations from 14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.13C3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.17B1-LDSML | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
21.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
2.64vs nat'l 1.80
+0.84 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
8 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-052025-08
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
16
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
14
Crash History (16 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOLEDO | EXPRESSWAY DR | ...402157 | STAR OF THE WEST MILLING COMPANY |
| May 23, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAPLE VALLEY TWP | WILCOX | ...418390 | STAR OF THE WEST MILLING COMPANY |
| Dec 12, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHIAWASSEE TWP | I 69 | ...314180 | STAR OF THE WEST MILLING COMPANY |
| Sep 15, 2022 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TOLEDO | TELEGRAPH RD | ...402156 | STAR OF THE |
| Jan 13, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | SOUTH | ...638839 | STAR OF THE WEST MILLING COMPANY |
| Nov 19, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2014 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2012 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2011 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2008 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2007 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2005 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2000 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 1994 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 31, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 12, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-1667463 Certificate
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AuthorityMC-1667463 Certificate
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