HABEL TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 747275 • 1693 N US-131, ELMIRA, MI, 49730
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-343761 | REVOKED | Jun 24, 2004 | Jun 24, 2004 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X94160 | ON FILE | Apr 23, 2014 | Aug 24, 2018 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN034000 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2010 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | A3157633 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2009 | Apr 23, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN490475 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2005 | Jan 27, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN490475 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 2005 | Dec 21, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN368328 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2002 | Jul 22, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0035841 | REPLACED | Nov 24, 2001 | Nov 24, 2002 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP0160561 | REPLACED | Nov 24, 2000 | Nov 24, 2001 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP0160561 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2000 | Dec 12, 2001 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MGA0000507 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 1999 | Nov 24, 2000 |
| CALVERT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AL 21002208 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 1998 | Nov 24, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X94160 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN034000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A3157633 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2010 | Apr 23, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN490475 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2010 | Jan 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN490475 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN368328 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2004 | Jul 22, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0035841 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2002 | Nov 24, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CP0160561 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2001 | Dec 12, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CP0160561 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2001 | Nov 24, 2001 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | MGA0000507 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2000 | Nov 24, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CALVERT INSURANCE COMPANY | AL 21002208 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 1999 | Nov 24, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-343761 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC343761 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 28, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC343761 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 1999 |
| MC343761 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 2, 1998 | REVOKED | Jun 21, 2004 |
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 • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | 85886880 | WADSWORTH OH | OH | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.55C2-B | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 85361801 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 81410436 | NB US131 @ CADILLAC REST AREA | MI | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.110(b) | Yes |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 80804746 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 80061973 | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B | MI | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 79807103 | Roadside | IN | Level 3 | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATTLE CREEK | I-94 | ...386919 | HABEL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 19, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records