DES - CLAW LLC
USDOT 1618056 • DBA: CLAW FREIGHT MAYCO FREIGHT • 42135 R MANCINI DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48314
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-597889 | REVOKED | Jun 13, 2011 | Jun 30, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6075602926 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2019 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6075602926 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6075602926 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6075602926 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73544474 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2015 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73544474 | NAME CHANGED | May 4, 2011 | Jun 30, 2015 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 665-96-28 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 13, 2011 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 7354-44-74 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 26, 2007 | Jun 13, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 6075602926 | CARGO | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 6075602926 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 6075602926 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 6075602926 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 73544474 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 73544474 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 665-96-28 | CARGO | Jun 13, 2011 | Jun 13, 2011 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 7354-44-74 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2011 | Jun 13, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-597889 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-597889 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC597889 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 6, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC597889 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 1, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC597889 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 15, 2011 | REVOKED | Jun 30, 2015 |
| MC597889 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 6, 2007 | REVOKED | Jun 13, 2011 |
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
4 states • 58 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 58 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (58 inspections)
Showing 50 of 58
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STERLING HEIGHTS | 18 1/2 MILE | ...LS2987 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOVI | W I 96 | ...KT0973 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Oct 9, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | W I 696 | ...052352 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Jul 3, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAZEL PARK | N I 75 | ...665004 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Jun 26, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRASS LAKE TWP | E I 94 | ...061079 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Mar 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | RYAN | ...UU9094 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Sep 11, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CLAIR SHORES | W I 94 | ...MZ1718 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Apr 17, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARKLE(HUNTINGTON) | I 69 | ...MR9703 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Jan 4, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | W I 96 | ...NU2580 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Jul 26, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONCLOVA (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 24 | ...MG5719 | DES CLAW LLC |
| Jun 20, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARPER WOODS | I 94 | ...005694 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| May 30, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DEARBORN | TELEGRAPH | ...LS9293 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Apr 18, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRUCE TWP | N M 53 | ...NR9291 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Jan 3, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STERLING HEIGHTS | MERRILL | ...088858 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Nov 9, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINCOLN PARK | N I 75 | ...NR9288 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Oct 10, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | 11 MILE | ...MK7189 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Aug 9, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WARREN | MOUND | ...NR9287 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| May 2, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARION(GRANT) | W 2ND ST | ...NR9294 | CLAW FREIGHT MAYCO FREIGHT |
| Feb 16, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH TWP | M 14 | ...MZ1718 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Feb 14, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRASER | MASONIC | ...HM5187 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Oct 11, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH TWP | M-14 | ...NN7239 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Sep 9, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUCKNER | I 0071 | ...MG5719 | CLAW FREIGHT MAYCO FREIGHT |
| Aug 18, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON TWP | GROESBECK | ...W01783 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Jul 7, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Lasalle Twp | N I 75 | ...HM5185 | DES - CLAW LLC |
| Nov 30, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events