GAETANO INC
USDOT 361639 • 5001 BELLEVUE ST, DETROIT, MI, 48211-3209
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-870807 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 12, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 610 742 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2015 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 610 742 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 11, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 610 742 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 610 742 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC870807 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2015 |
| MC870807 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 20, 2014 | — | Unknown |
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
3 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLOWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (31 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Niles | 11TH | ...FS2493 | GAETANO INC |
| Oct 17, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | GRAND RIVER AVE | ...KC8657 | GAETANO INC |
| Sep 27, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rapid River Twp | US 131 | ...AP5992 | GAETANO INC |
| Feb 20, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | BRUSH | ...BV0271 | GAETANO INC |
| Jun 15, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FERNDALE | W M 102 SERVICE DRIVE | ...BP3322 | GAETANO INC |
| Jan 12, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Ann Arbor | STATE | ...BB3328 | GAETANO INC |
| Nov 3, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TYRONE TWP | N US 23 | ...AL9989 | GAETANO INC |
| Nov 11, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2014 | MI | FATAL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2013 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2012 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2008 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2008 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events