MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO
DBA: MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC UTILITIES CO
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO (USDOT 114935) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): DARRIN FERGUSON (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/114935/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 12.5% vs peer median 17.5% (better). n=3797 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 222 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 25 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO is a individual based in DETROIT, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 114935. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 225 power units and 218 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO is a large fleet, operating 225 power units and 218 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Detroit, MI. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.0% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (19) and IN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (62.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 225 power units (large fleet) and 218 drivers; Freightliner, Ford, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,797 ACTIVE carriers operating 112–338 power units (±50% of this carrier's 225 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Ford | 7 | |
| Chevrolet | 5 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Fell | 2 | |
| Kauf | 2 | |
| Kaufm | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 0.48 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 1.30 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88245439 | Jun 25, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87908739 | May 20, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87006806 | Feb 9, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86570441 | Dec 12, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86321725 | Nov 12, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-i-69/capac |
Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85762069 | Sep 11, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-pontiac-scale-s/b |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 85736860 | Sep 9, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85532970 | Aug 18, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-s/b-m-53-@-26-mile-rd |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85222548 | Jul 14, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.2-SLL, 392.16AD, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 84643269 | May 8, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-e/b-i-94-@-26-mile-rd |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83788719 | Feb 5, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-s/b-mound-rd-@-18-mile-rd |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 83659718 | Jan 18, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 83147295 | Nov 13, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83147335 | Nov 12, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-e/bi69@hadley |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82436090 | Aug 19, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82346069 | Aug 9, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i94-w/b-@-grass-lake-rest-area |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82234506 | Jul 25, 2024 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82204306 | Jul 23, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-s/b-m-53-@-26-mile-rd |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2, 387.303(b)(4) | No |
| 82061542 | Jul 8, 2024 | MI | 1 | mi-ionia-scale-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.60(c), 392.2 | No |
| 81866842 | Jun 7, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.23, 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 81806354 | Jun 5, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-e/bi69@morris |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81421826 | Apr 22, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60(c) | No |
| 81028106 | Mar 4, 2024 | MI | 3 | EB I-96 @ WIXOM RD. |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80929055 | Feb 22, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80773915 | Feb 5, 2024 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
Recent Crashes (25 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003708746 | Nov 26, 2025 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003484405 | Apr 16, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003487154 | Apr 15, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003241644 | Jul 2, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002629896 | Jul 19, 2022 | MI | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002594464 | Jun 2, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002497720 | Jan 31, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002236020 | Mar 3, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002215964 | Feb 19, 2021 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002216483 | Feb 3, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002058671 | Jul 23, 2020 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002011597 | Jun 2, 2020 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001764243 | Jul 12, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001372428 | Apr 25, 2018 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0001057073 | Jun 14, 2017 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009985739 | Mar 24, 2017 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009852716 | Nov 7, 2016 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009693956 | May 5, 2016 | MI | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0009656660 | Mar 21, 2016 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0008700013 | Aug 6, 2013 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0008495170 | Nov 27, 2012 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0007090436 | Sep 9, 2008 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0006718888 | Jun 15, 2007 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0006722042 | May 4, 2007 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0006377099 | Jun 24, 2006 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| H-WESTFIELD | MA | 1 | 1 |
| EB I-96 @ WIXOM RD. | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | No copy of certificate of registration | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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