MICHAEL D FENTERS INC

USDOT 569385 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: MICHAEL FENTERS General Freight Produce Cold Food Based in KLAMATH FALLS, OR Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Mar 28, 2002
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: MICHAEL FENTERS
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MICHAEL D FENTERS INC (USDOT 569385)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): MICHAEL FENTERS (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/569385/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 569385
In FMCSA records since Jul 19, 1994 (~32y)
MC / docket MC329852
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner MICHAEL FENTERS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 507,363 mi
Contact & address
Physical
3122 HILYARD AVE
KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97603
Mailing
PO BOX 143
KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97601
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 569385
In FMCSA records since Jul 19, 1994 (~32y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 507,363 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 8.5% vs 23.4% -14.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 1.9% vs 6.7% -4.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.42 vs 1.80 -1.38
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 0 0
Trailers 14 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 81 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 52 52 0
OOS inspections 1 5 0
OOS percentage 1.92% 9.62%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
7
Drivers
9
Inspections
81
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
8.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
5
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MICHAEL D FENTERS INC is a individual based in KLAMATH FALLS, OR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 569385. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 9 drivers, with 81 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

MICHAEL D FENTERS INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 9 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Klamath Falls, OR. Across 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GULF INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

53 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 121% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (51) and OR (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

11.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 50 5 10.0% Jul 15, 2026
Oregon (OR) 1 1 100.0% Oct 29, 2025
Washington (WA) 1 0 0.0% Jul 5, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 74
Freightliner 45
Frgh 14
Western Star 12
Whis 2
Whit 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 0.18 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 12 1.79 2 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (81 rows) View all 81 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88442807 Jul 15, 2026 CA 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88330214 Jul 5, 2026 WA 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 396.17C-PI No
88284505 Jun 30, 2026 CA 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Frgh
2 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
87942476 May 20, 2026 CA 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87575917 Apr 12, 2026 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 65C-FNS Yes
87577487 Apr 11, 2026 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 75A3-TAOL Yes
87217921 Feb 28, 2026 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86950452 Jan 31, 2026 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86901067 Jan 25, 2026 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86783948 Jan 10, 2026 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86686604 Dec 30, 2025 CA 1 DESERT HILLS IF
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Whis
3 393.45B2-B-AIR, 390.3E3-MC No
86679959 Dec 30, 2025 CA 2 MADERA AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.11B-CSRIGRR No
86741480 Dec 29, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86634687 Dec 18, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86595628 Dec 13, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Frgh
0 No
86573395 Dec 11, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
Western Star TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKP359 · 5KJJBWD8SPVY3988
0 No
86532344 Dec 6, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86481882 Dec 1, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Frgh
0 No
86473906 Nov 29, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86189700 Oct 29, 2025 OR 3 LOWELL OR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.17C-PI Yes
86132776 Oct 21, 2025 CA 2 CORDELIA CVEF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.45D-BAAL, 395.8D8-HOSF, 390.21TC-MC No
85955138 Oct 1, 2025 CA 1 GRAPEVINE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85806133 Sep 10, 2025 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85661500 Aug 30, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85485970 Aug 10, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA7452300832 Aug 25, 2023 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA0006789978 Jan 13, 2015 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0006563387 Jun 16, 2014 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E273648 Sep 26, 2013 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2009180013 Dec 13, 2009 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP06546A 34 Mar 28, 2002 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP06546A 91X $1,000,000 Mar 28, 2002 On file ACTIVE
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA0496535-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 17, 2002 Mar 28, 2002 CANCELLED
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA0496535-00 CARGO Jan 17, 2002 Mar 28, 2002 CANCELLED
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA0496535-00 CARGO Mar 28, 2000 Jan 17, 2002 REPLACED
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA0496535-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 28, 2000 Jan 17, 2002 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7TMP 300 T 403-0-IND-99 BIPD/Primary Mar 28, 1999 Mar 28, 2000 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7TMP 300 T 403-0-IND-99 CARGO Mar 28, 1999 Mar 28, 2000 REPLACED
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY IM 202 77 55 47 CARGO Mar 29, 1998 Mar 28, 1999 REPLACED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT5990203 BIPD/Primary Mar 29, 1998 Mar 29, 1999 CANCELLED
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY IM 202 77 55 47 CARGO Mar 29, 1998 Apr 23, 1999 CANCELLED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CK 36000717 CARGO Jan 20, 1998 Mar 29, 1998 REPLACED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CK36000717 BIPD/Primary Dec 16, 1997 Mar 29, 1998 REPLACED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CK36000717 BIPD/Primary Dec 16, 1997 Jun 3, 1998 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 28, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
  2. Jan 17, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
  3. Mar 28, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  4. Apr 23, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Mar 29, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  6. Mar 28, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 3, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Mar 29, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Mar 29, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jan 30, 1998
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 5 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MICHAEL D FENTERS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MICHAEL D FENTERS INC

Is MICHAEL D FENTERS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MICHAEL D FENTERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 569385 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MICHAEL D FENTERS INC's safety rating?
MICHAEL D FENTERS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MICHAEL D FENTERS INC had?
81 roadside inspections are on file for MICHAEL D FENTERS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MICHAEL D FENTERS INC's out-of-service rate?
MICHAEL D FENTERS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 8.5% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MICHAEL D FENTERS INC based?
MICHAEL D FENTERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3122 HILYARD AVE, KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon 97603. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MICHAEL D FENTERS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. MICHAEL D FENTERS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC329852). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MICHAEL D FENTERS INC operate?
MICHAEL D FENTERS INC self-reports 7 power units and 9 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MICHAEL D FENTERS INC had any crashes?
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MICHAEL D FENTERS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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