UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS INC
UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 86 power units and 28 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wixom, MI. Across 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 20.0% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 3 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 11.5% vs peer 1.10% · Vehicle 42.9% vs peer 17.9% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT 707486) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 11.5% vs peer 1.10% · Vehicle 42.9% vs peer 17.9% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/707486/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 11.5% vs peer median 1.1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 17.9% (worse). n=11650 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 86 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 14 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 36 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12% | 8% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS INC had 25 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 20.0%, which is in line with the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 10.0. 3 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MI (25 stops).
20.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 86 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 28 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Sure are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 11,650 ACTIVE carriers operating 43–129 power units (±50% of this carrier's 86 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (19 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 25 | 5 | 20.0% | Aug 4, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 20 | |
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Behn | 2 | |
| Sure | 2 | |
| Trlk | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Assem | 1 | |
| Bbtm | 1 | |
| Behnk | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 1.08 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 1.27 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 9.81 | 10 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (36 rows) View all 36 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88599751 | Aug 4, 2026 | MI | 3 | I-94EB@WATER ST |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88499400 | Jul 23, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88415406 | Jul 15, 2026 | MI | 1 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43D-B, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88346265 | Jul 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88328614 | Jul 6, 2026 | MI | 2 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.11A1-LIL, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 88234046 | Jun 24, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88019429 | Jun 2, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86615264 | Dec 18, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-w-m-59@squirrel-rd |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86542408 | Dec 11, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-i-96-w/b-ionia-scale |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.43D-B, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.3A1-ALATR | Yes |
| 86386084 | Nov 20, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 86255880 | Nov 5, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86181245 | Oct 28, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 86080784 | Oct 16, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85790496 | Sep 13, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-w-i-96@8-mile-rd |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.104F3-C, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85684042 | Sep 3, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-sb-i-75-@-huron-river-dr |
Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD63803
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2 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD, 392.82DUMT | Yes |
| 85672760 | Sep 2, 2025 | MI | 3 | NB 275 ANN ARBOR RD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 85584431 | Aug 22, 2025 | MI | 3 | WESTBOUND |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 85398149 | Jul 31, 2025 | MI | 3 | NB |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84886288 | Jun 6, 2025 | MI | 3 | GALESBURG REST AREA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84243153 | Mar 26, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-hartford-twp/i-94 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 84157828 | Mar 17, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-wb-i-96-@-beck-rd. |
Ford TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD63803
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84092511 | Mar 10, 2025 | MI | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84092389 | Mar 10, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-us-131-@-bauman-rd |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83862720 | Feb 12, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83157261 | Nov 13, 2024 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003572428 | Aug 1, 2025 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003374122 | Dec 10, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003369859 | Dec 9, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002878917 | May 8, 2023 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002818658 | Feb 14, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002289514 | Jun 8, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002284114 | May 19, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002157788 | Nov 24, 2020 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002005497 | May 21, 2020 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001427063 | Jul 12, 2018 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0902625194 | Jan 14, 2016 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0008899590 | Feb 24, 2014 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0006066438 | Jun 16, 2005 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI005609343A | Dec 9, 1998 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALESBURG REST AREA | MI | 1 | 0 |
| GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | MI | 1 | 1 |
| GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | MI | 1 | 0 |
| I-94EB@WATER ST | MI | 1 | 0 |
| NB | MI | 1 | 0 |
| NB 275 ANN ARBOR RD | MI | 1 | 1 |
| ROAD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| WESTBOUND | MI | 1 | 0 |
| BLAND SCALES NORTH | VA | 1 | 1 |
| SHARON WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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