ALWAYS SOMEONE'S ANSWER LLC
USDOT 4274902 • 2632 FAIRFIELD ST, MUSKEGON, MI, 49441
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1660799 | REVOKED | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM063260-01 | ON FILE | Feb 10, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM063260-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2025 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM063260-01 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2025 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM063260-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM063260-01 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM063260-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987022981 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987022981 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2024 | Nov 28, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM063260-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM063260-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM063260-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM063260-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM063260-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM063260-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987022981 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987022981 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2024 | Nov 28, 2024 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1660799 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1660799 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 9, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1660799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2025 |
| MC1660799 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 25, 2024 | REVOKED | Aug 11, 2025 |
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 (16 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | 87006879 | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B | MI | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 86953868 | PERU IN | IN | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 84258029 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 84092309 | E I-96@8 MILE RD | MI | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 392.2-SLLLR, 390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TC-MC | No |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 83766834 | GRASS LAKE REST AREA | MI | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records