LAFONTAINE CADILLAC BUICK GMC INC
USDOT 1427635 • 4000 W HIGHLAND RD, HIGHLAND, MI, 48357
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STFAC | Steering - Cracked front axle beam | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SSLMS | Suspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BLHF | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | 85970378 | US 127 @ MICHIGAN AVE | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 390.19A2 | No |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 85258039 | Roadside | MI | Level 4 | GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 393.11A1-LHLM, 393.11A1-LFTSM, 396.3A1-STFAC | No |
| May 21, 2025 | 84743216 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 80826764 | I-96 E/B @ FARMINGTON | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 80591544 | I-94 E/B @ HAWKINS RD | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 79434700 | N/B | MI | Level 3 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MANCHESTER TWP | AUSTIN | ...158336 | LAFONTAINE CADILLAC BUICK GMC INC |
| Jul 17, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLACKMAN TWP | WILDWOOD | ...900788 | LAFONTAINE CADILLAC BUICK GMC INC |
| Jun 12, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | M-39 FWY | ...162024 | LAFONTAINE CADILLAC BUICK GMC INC |
| May 3, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FLINT | CESAR CHAVEZ | ...005380 | LAFONTAINE CADILLAC BUICK GMC INC |
| Dec 1, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records