CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC

USDOT 1685293 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Company officer: JIM MARTIN Company officer 2: JIM BELISLE General Freight Cold Food Beverages Based in TROY, MI Grade B · 80
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: JIM MARTIN
Company officer 2: JIM BELISLE
Cargo: General Freight, Cold Food, Beverages
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC (USDOT 1685293)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): JIM MARTIN (Company officer); JIM BELISLE (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1685293/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 13.3% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.2% (better). n=1303 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1685293
In FMCSA records since Sep 7, 2007 (~18y)
Company officer JIM MARTIN
Company officer 2 JIM BELISLE
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
General Freight, Cold Food, Beverages
Fleet size 593 units
Drivers 271
Annual mileage 5,342,450 mi
Contact & address
Physical
700 STEPHENSON HWY
TROY, MI 48083
Mailing
7850 HAGGERTY RD
VAN BUREN, MI 48111
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1685293
In FMCSA records since Sep 7, 2007 (~18y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 5,342,450 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 13.3% vs 6.7% +6.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.12 vs 1.80 -0.68
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 380 213 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 9 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 2 2
Crash reports 0 0 2 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 28 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 17 17 0
OOS inspections 4 0 0
OOS percentage 23.53% 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%).

Power Units
593
Drivers
271
Inspections
28
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
13.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
9 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC is a motor carrier based in TROY, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1685293. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 593 power units and 271 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.3%. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC is a large fleet, operating 593 power units and 271 drivers, based in Troy, MI. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 27% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (11) and US (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (47.4% of violations); top code 393.9A-LHLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 593 power units (large fleet) and 271 drivers; Ford, Mack, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 13.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 1,303 ACTIVE carriers operating 296–890 power units (±50% of this carrier's 593 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
13.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.2%
Median across 1,303 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +12.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.2%
Median across 1,303 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 13 3 23.1% Jul 6, 2026
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% May 26, 2026
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Oct 21, 2024
US (US) 1 1 100.0% Oct 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Chevrolet 10
Ford 6
Mack 6
International 2
Freightliner 1
Isuzu 1
Transtar 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 3 1.43 1 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.65 1 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 0.13 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 5.60 6 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 (28 rows) View all 28 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88326328 Jul 6, 2026 MI 3
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 391.41APC, 393.100C-C, 392.2-SLLSIV Yes
87968662 May 26, 2026 IN 3
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
87762692 May 4, 2026 MI 3
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 383.23A2-LCDLN Yes
87453792 Mar 30, 2026 MI 3
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
87284346 Mar 12, 2026 MI 3 ROAD
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
86570509 Dec 12, 2025 MI 2
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.9B-LSLO, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9B-LFTSO No
86560558 Dec 9, 2025 IN 1 SOUTH BEND IN
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86265093 Nov 7, 2025 MI 3 mi-i-94-w/b-grass-lake-scale
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
86165841 Oct 27, 2025 US 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 391.41APC, 393.201B-FR, 393.60C Yes
85073814 Jun 26, 2025 MI 2 mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9A-LHLI, 398.8D1-MW No
85049104 Jun 25, 2025 MI 1 mi-grass-lake-scales-e/b
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 393.9A-LHLI Yes
84949692 Jun 11, 2025 MI 3
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLSIV No
84157796 Mar 17, 2025 MI 2 mi-i-94-w/b-@-race-rd
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLTL, 390.21TB2-DOT No
83567097 Jan 8, 2025 MI 3 mi-eb-i-94-@-zeeb-rd
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLSR No
83567062 Jan 7, 2025 MI 3
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLTL No
82992199 Oct 23, 2024 MI 3 ROAD
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82986129 Oct 21, 2024 OH 3 MONROEVILLE OH
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Transtar
0 No
81219349 Mar 25, 2024 MI 3
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.82(a)(1), 391.45(b) No
81040256 Mar 5, 2024 MI 3 mi-wb-i-94-@-i-275
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Isuzu
0 No
80961861 Feb 28, 2024 MI 3 mi-nb-i-275-@-ford-rd
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80951493 Feb 26, 2024 MI 3 mi-i94-e/b-@-clear-lake-rd
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
80616745 Jan 12, 2024 MI 3 EB I-94 AT VINING
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80537545 Jan 3, 2024 MI 2
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.2, 396.17(c), 391.41(a) No
80537415 Jan 3, 2024 MI 2 mi-us12-@-south-allen-rd
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2 No
80161690 Nov 13, 2023 MI 2 mi-us12-@-south-allen-rd
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9(a), 393.60(c) No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003411026 Jan 13, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904648707 Jan 9, 2025 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904530187 Jun 28, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002898573 May 17, 2023 MI 0 1 No No Injury
MI0002717091 Oct 18, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002654083 Jul 25, 2022 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002521019 Feb 7, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002082105 Aug 29, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001361156 Apr 30, 2018 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
ROAD MI 2 0
SOUTH BEND IN IN 1 0
EB I-94 AT VINING MI 1 0
WB I-94 AT REST AREA MI 1 0
MONROEVILLE OH OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 6 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
391.45(b) Expired medical examiner's certificate Driver Fitness 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC

Is CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1685293 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC's safety rating?
CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC had?
28 roadside inspections are on file for CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC's out-of-service rate?
CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 13.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC based?
CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 700 STEPHENSON HWY, TROY, Michigan 48083. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC have valid operating authority?
CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC operate?
CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC self-reports 593 power units and 271 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC had any crashes?
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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