MICHAEL E BELFORD
USDOT 3953917 • 611 S JARRELL ST, RIDGWAY, IL, 62979
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1472386 | REVOKED | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD | PL199533619 | ON FILE | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199533619 | BIPD | Sep 21, 2024 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1472386 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1472386 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 21, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1472386 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 6, 2022 | REVOKED | Sep 30, 2024 |
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
2 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 87150121 | US 51 | IL | Level 3 | MERI SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 86333274 | POSEYVILLE IN | IN | Level 3 | MERRITT EQ SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 85308154 | IL RT 13 | IL | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83957656 | I57 SB MP 46 | IL | Level 2 | MERI SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 81842731 | Roadside | IL | Level 2 | MERI SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 392.2, 390.3(e) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records