S & D CARTAGES COMPANY
USDOT 518087 • 1028 ARBROAK WAY, LAKE ORION, MI, 48362
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-216868 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 11, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB005639 | ON FILE | Jan 22, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 89461106544399 | ON FILE | Aug 10, 1989 | Feb 23, 2020 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB005639 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2024 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB005639 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 10, 2024 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB005084 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB005094 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB004650 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB004208 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2021 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB003645 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2020 | Aug 10, 2021 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 96-844062-00/01 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 96-844062-00 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 96-844062-00 | REPLACED | May 23, 2011 | Jun 27, 2018 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 96-844062-00 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2006 | May 23, 2011 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 89021106535446 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 1989 | Jan 22, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB005639 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB005639 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB005639 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB005084 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB004650 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB005094 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB004208 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB003645 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2021 | Aug 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 96-844062-00/01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2020 | Aug 10, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 89461106544399 | CARGO | Feb 23, 2020 | Feb 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 96-844062-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 96-844062-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 96-844062-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2011 | May 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 89021106535446 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2006 | Jan 22, 2006 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2025 |
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2025 |
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2024 |
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2023 |
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2022 |
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2021 |
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2020 |
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2006 |
| MC216868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2005 |
| MC216868 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 31, 1989 | — | 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 • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 8 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 5 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 3 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 0 | — | 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:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B1-A | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 65 | ...301738 | S & D CARTAGES COMPANY |
| Nov 20, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | COURTLAND TWP | NORTHLAND | ...903739 | S & D CARTAGES COMPANY |
| Jul 5, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATTLE CREEK | UPTON | ...904316 | S & D CARTAGES LLC |
| Sep 20, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FENNVILLE | 1ST | ...A04521 | S & D CARTAGE COMPANY |
| Sep 14, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLACKMAN TWP | LANSING | ...904485 | S & D CARTAGE COMPANY |
| Apr 26, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OTSEGO TWP | ALLEGAN | ...903103 | S & D CARTAGE COMPANY |
| Jan 17, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOORLAND TWP | MOORLAND | ...301711 | S & D CARTAGE COMPANY |
| Dec 3, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRENCHTOWN TWP | DIXIE | ...K00410 | S & D CARTAGE COMPANY |
| Sep 29, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Roseville | GRATIOT | ...K01723 | S & D CARTAGE COMPANY |
| Apr 16, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | HANNA | ...303482 | S & D CARTAGE COMPANY |
| Aug 27, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2013 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2012 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2012 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events