IMPERIAL BEVERAGE
USDOT 115697 • DBA: CKL CORPORATION • 3825 EMERALD DRIVE, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
115,697
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
2693824200
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
66
Drivers (MCS-150)
70
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,900,555
Physical Address
3825 EMERALD DRIVE, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001
Contact
Phone: 2693824200
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
2.57
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspections
29
Violations
48
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.4%
Driver OOS %
6.9%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
66
Drivers (MCS-150)
70
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 29 of 29 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 29 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (48 violations from 29 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FNS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
3.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.66vs nat'l 1.80
-0.14 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (29 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
18 total · 5.6% OOS
2024-072026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
4
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
25
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | AETNA TWP | N US 131 | ...UH5860 | IMPERIAL BEVERAGE |
| Feb 17, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | I-96 | ...431805 | IMPERIAL BEVERAGE |
| Oct 21, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BYRON TWP | N US 131 | ...NR3453 | IMPERIAL BEVERAGE |
| Jul 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CLAIR SHORES | 14 MILE | ...702521 | IMPERIAL BEVERAGE |
| Feb 13, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROTHBURY | WINSTON | ...T51943 | IMPERIAL BEVERAGE |
| Jan 20, 2025 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | N US 131 | ...NR4268 | IMPERIAL BEVERAGE |
| Apr 8, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLAIR TWP | GARFIELD | ...NR4267 | CKL CORPORATION |
| Feb 23, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | BRUSH ST | ...KJ4045 | CKL CORPORATION |
| Sep 10, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILFORD TWP | COMMERCE | ...702523 | CKL CORPORATION |
| May 4, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEGAUNEE TWP | M 35 | ...BD1335 | CKL CORPORATION |
| Dec 18, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2013 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2005 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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