CORDES INC

USDOT 289530 • 10100 SEDROC INDUSTRIAL DR SW, BYRON CENTER, MI, 49315-1000

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
289,530
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6168779935
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,082,396
Physical Address
10100 SEDROC INDUSTRIAL DR SW, BYRON CENTER, MI, 49315-1000
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.
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

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1356163ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1356163MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 7, 2022Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
3%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
48
Violations
120
32 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.8%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

4
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
4
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 48 of 48 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states48 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (120 violations from 48 inspections)

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Violation Summary (120 violations from 48 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued3408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects336Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBSBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(g)393.75(g)22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRCCWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRLRWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60BUnauthorized tinting on windshield103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.70C-CDTDSILCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H-CDPHCFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(c)Loose steering column11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
18.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.50vs nat'l 1.80
+0.70 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (48 inspections)

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Inspection History (48 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 4, 202687284017RoadsideMILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR10393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.205A-WRCCYes
Feb 27, 202687203604RoadsideMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A1-TEPBMYes
Feb 12, 202687032040FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/BMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Feb 10, 202687006885FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/BMILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45D-BNo
Dec 11, 202586542370MACKINAC BRIDGEMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LTSIYes
Oct 2, 202585952279RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Sep 30, 202585931273DELTA OHOHLevel 2EASTON CAR FULL TRAILER2392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLEWA3No
Sep 25, 202585891638GRASS LAKE SCALE E/BMILevel 1EADU SEMI-TRAILER9393.45A-BHTBS, 393.47E, 393.47A-BCLMBDYes
Sep 9, 202585736929RoadsideMILevel 1EAST SEMI-TRAILER12393.11A1-LHLM, 393.11A1-LFTSM, 393.11A1-LSLMNo
Sep 4, 202585724540RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTRNo
Aug 29, 202585672414RoadsideMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR7393.70C-CDTDSIL, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.207C-SBMLNo
Aug 13, 202585494903I75 NB @ N DOWN RIVER RDMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLL, 395.8F1-HOSMNo
Jul 7, 202585153573FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/BMILevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jun 19, 202585019768WB FOWLERVILLE SCALEMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jun 5, 202584875977RoadsideMILevel 3TREM SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
May 6, 202584604212RoadsideMILevel 3TREMC SEMI-TRAILER1395.8F1-HOSMNo
Mar 26, 202584250265DELTA OHOHLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 19, 202584181231RoadsideMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLINo
Mar 3, 202584040469RoadsideMILevel 3TREMC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 19, 202583921081OKEMOS REST AREAMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Feb 3, 202583766816US-223 @ INDUSTRIAL DRMILevel 3MCKT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jan 20, 202583659675RoadsideMILevel 3KENS TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 22, 202482992286FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/BMILevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Aug 20, 202482460132RoadsideMILevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2No
Jun 27, 202481993964RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 30, 202481758041RoadsideMILevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 24, 202481725091RoadsideMILevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 23, 202481696077RoadsideMILevel 3TREM SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 20, 202481674718RoadsideMILevel 3UNK SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 5, 202481295525US 131 @ 50 RDMILevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.75(g)Yes
Apr 5, 202481295585IONIA SCALE W/BMILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45(b)(2), 392.2, 393.11No
Mar 22, 202481186709RoadsideMILevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER4393.75(a), 393.205(a), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Feb 8, 202480814877RoadsideMILevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 22, 202480667899WINTERS RD REST AREAMILevel 3TREM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 11, 202480616777RoadsideMILevel 5EAST FULL TRAILER10392.2, 393.75(a), 396.3(a)(1)No
Dec 15, 202380414852RoadsideMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.100(b), 393.11Yes
Nov 20, 202380216571NB US131 @ S COUNTY LINEMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Oct 25, 202380018122M-52 @ I-96MILevel 2EADU SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Oct 24, 202380007647W/BI69@CAPAC REST AREAMILevel 2MACA SEMI-TRAILER7392.2No
Aug 8, 202379354181US-12MILevel 3EADU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 8, 202379354347RoadsideMILevel 1EADU SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 393.209(c), 393.75(g)Yes
Jul 24, 202379234646IONIA SCALE W/BMILevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 14, 202379159136IONIA SCALEMILevel 1TREM STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.11No
Jun 30, 202379037155FOWLERVILLE SCALE E/BMILevel 2EAST SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 27, 202378469264US131 SB @ S COUNTY LINEMILevel 3EAST FULL TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 26, 202378458054RoadsideOHLevel 2DORS SEMI-TRAILER3393.45(b)(2), 392.2No
Apr 24, 202378441557I-75 N/B & SPRINGWELLMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Apr 21, 202378426762RoadsideMILevel 2EADU SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

29 total · 17.2% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
11
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 4, 2026MIINJURY01HAMILTON TWPCELERY CENTER...227376CORDES INC
Sep 9, 2025MIINJURY01PARMA TWPW I 94...344659CORDES INC
Sep 9, 2025MITOW00Gaines TwpW M 6...134797CORDES INC
Aug 26, 2025MIFATAL12Orange TwpI 96...458284CORDES INC
Aug 8, 2025MIINJURY01NUNDA TWPS I 75...406999CORDES INC
Mar 19, 2025MITOW00BAGLEY TWPN I 75...406999CORDES INC
Jan 23, 2025MITOW00VEVAY TWPUS 127...139016CORDES INC
Jan 2, 2025MITOW00JAMESTOWN TWPRILEY...177799CORDES INC
May 31, 2024OHTOW00PIKE (TOWNSHIP OF)SR 109...156453CORDES INC
May 24, 2024MITOW00PLAINFIELD TWPRIVER...118743CORDES INC
Feb 29, 2024MITOW00CORWITH TWPRAMP 004C...406998CORDES INC
Jan 18, 2024MITOW00GRAND RAPIDSN US 131...134977CORDES INC
Jan 9, 2024MITOW00WALKERWILSON...356399CORDES INC
Jan 8, 2024MIFATAL11ADRIANUS 223...134793CORDES INC
Aug 11, 2023MIINJURY01Polkton TwpI 96...227377CORDES INC
Apr 21, 2023MITOW00BLACKMAN TWPCOOPER...217021CORDES INC
Mar 28, 2023MIINJURY01MARION TWP003B...458285CORDES INC
Nov 22, 2022MITOW00GRAND RAPIDSUS 131...134793CORDES INC
Oct 24, 2022MITOW00Pittsfield TwpI 94...458285CORDES INC
Sep 8, 2022MITOW00MUELLER TWPUS 2...897188CORDES INC
Jun 22, 2022MITOW00SCHOOLCRAFT TWPUS 131...121868CORDES INC
Jul 23, 2021MITOW00COURTLAND TWPFARLAND...458284CORDES INC
Jun 28, 2021MIINJURY01JAMESTOWN TWPADAMS...857467CORDES INC
Mar 11, 2021MIINJURY01AETNA TWPUS 131...406998CORDES INC
Feb 4, 2021MIINJURY01GRAYLING TWPI75...118751CORDES INC

Compliance Timeline

25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 4, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 9, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 9, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 26, 2025
Crash
Fatal crash in MI
1 fatality, 2 injuries
Aug 8, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 19, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 23, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 2, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 31, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 24, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 29, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2024
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Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 9, 2024
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Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 8, 2024
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Fatal crash in MI
1 fatality, 1 injury
Aug 11, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 21, 2023
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Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 28, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 22, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 24, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 8, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 22, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 23, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 28, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 11, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 4, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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