DETROIT CITY LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4180188 • 43335 CHESTER DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48314
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-1609279 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9621594 | ON FILE | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9621594 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976734256 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2024 | Feb 10, 2026 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976734256 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9621594 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9621594 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1609279 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 2, 2024 | — | 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
1 state • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87421077 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | MI | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87130284 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | ATC SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 86507672 | I75 NB @ DODGE RD | MI | Level 2 | KAUFM SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Yes |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 86130375 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| May 7, 2025 | 84615500 | PONTIAC SCALES | MI | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | VAN DYKE | ...FK6086 | DETROIT CITY LOGISTICS LLC |
| Aug 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Romulus | VAN BORN | ...FK6086 | DETROIT CITY LOGISTICS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records