CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY
USDOT 398874 • 4704 SOUTH 29TH STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49048
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
398,874
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2693432943
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
396,904
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
4704 SOUTH 29TH STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49048
Contact
Phone: 2693432943
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 31, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-065929 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 3R575445 | ON FILE | Oct 31, 2020 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 5000003002 | ON FILE | Dec 21, 2017 | Oct 31, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 3R575445 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000003002 | BIPD | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC065929 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 12, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
11
Violations
10
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.1%
Driver OOS %
9.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
5
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 11 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (10 violations from 11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+2.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
0.91vs nat'l 1.80
-0.89 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | 86777008 | NB I-69 @ MM 42 | MI | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 85868150 | PONTIAC SCALE S/B | MI | Level 2 | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 85189099 | I-75SB @ CLIO RA | MI | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 85135087 | CHESTERTON IN | IN | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 84441521 | CAPAC@I69 | MI | Level 1 | WATCH SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 391.41B10-MC, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82920909 | AINGER RD | MI | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 82470542 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 28, 2024 | 81739025 | I75 NB @ LAKE RD | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 78830940 | S/B I-75 | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 3, 2023 | 78531792 | WADSWORTH SCALES | OH | Level 3 | TALB SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 78364743 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
8 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4
Crash History (5 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Flint Twp | I-75 | ...C16192 | CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY |
| Jan 14, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENDON TWP | MICHIGAN | ...247026 | CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY |
| Dec 4, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BYRON TWP | S US 131 | ...F08750 | CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY |
| Aug 26, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Apr 28, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Oct 31, 2020
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
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AuthorityMC-065929 Certificate
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Crashes5 crash records
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Inspections11 inspection records
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StationNB I-69 @ MM 42
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StationPONTIAC SCALE S/B
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StationI-75SB @ CLIO RA
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