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GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC

USDOT 785360 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: TIMBERLY LAFOND General Freight Household Goods Produce Meat Cold Food Beverages +2 more Based in LEXINGTON, MI Grade B · 79
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Nov 1, 2005
Policy effective · Nov 1, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 41 days Sep 21, 2005 → Nov 1, 2005
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: TIMBERLY LAFOND
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Produce, Meat
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 785360)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): TIMBERLY LAFOND (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 41 days — Sep 21, 2005 → Nov 1, 2005
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/785360/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 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
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 11.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30.8% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=30461 same-size ACTIVE peers.

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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 785360
In FMCSA records since Dec 10, 1998 (~27y)
MC / docket MC517448
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer TIMBERLY LAFOND
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Produce, Meat, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products, Other (CANNED PICKLES)
Fleet size 32 units
Drivers 14
Annual mileage 607,707 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (810) 359-2113
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5140 LAKESHORE ROAD
LEXINGTON, MI 48450
Mailing
100 SELTZER ROAD
CROSWELL, MI 48422-9179
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 785360
In FMCSA records since Dec 10, 1998 (~27y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 607,707 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 30.8% vs 23.4% +7.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 11.8% vs 6.7% +5.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.69 vs 1.80 -0.11
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
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 32 0 0
Trailers 35 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 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 1 2
Crash reports 0 1 1 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 22 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 0
OOS inspections 2 3 0
OOS percentage 15.38% 23.08% —
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
32
Drivers
14
Inspections
22
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
30.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
14 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC is a corporation based in LEXINGTON, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 785360. 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 32 power units and 14 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.8%. 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

GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 32 power units and 14 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lexington, MI. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 35.3% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 325% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (9) and KY (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

35.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (74.1% of violations); top code 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 (Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 32 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 30.8% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 30,461 ACTIVE carriers operating 16–48 power units (±50% of this carrier's 32 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
11.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 30,461 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +11.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
30.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.4%
Median across 30,461 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +15.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 21, 2005 to Nov 1, 2005 (41 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 violations
4 OOS · 23.5%
Driver Fitness
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Hours of Service
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 8 4 50.0% Apr 21, 2026
New York (NY) 2 0 0.0% Jul 9, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Oct 28, 2024
Ohio (OH) 1 1 100.0% Oct 9, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Sep 23, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 19
Utility 11
Wabash National 4
Bens 2
Great Dane 1
Motorcoach 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 — 1.23 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.66 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.10 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 — 7.92 8 — 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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87638692 Apr 21, 2026 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC55884 · 1FUJHHDR2KLKL9421
1 2-SLLUP No
86321554 Nov 13, 2025 MI 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC33412 · 3AKJGEDV7JSJM3222
7 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.48A-BIBD Yes
86020594 Oct 9, 2025 OH 3 EATON OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC30953 · 1FUJGLDR6DSFD5653
2 395.8A1-HOSP, 391.41APC Yes
85736939 Sep 10, 2025 MI 2 mi-monroe-scale-s/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC30956 · 1FUJHHDR8KLKL9455
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
85398408 Aug 4, 2025 MI 2 mi-us-23-nb-@-rest-area
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC30960 · 1FUJHHDR0KLKL9420
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWG2 Yes
85227546 Jul 9, 2025 NY 2 WATERTOWN NY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC38198 · 3AKJHHDR0SSVS9080
0 — No
85035286 Jun 18, 2025 NY 2 LEWISTON NY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC38198 · 3AKJHHDR0SSVS9080
0 — No
84604091 May 6, 2025 MI 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC40950 · 1FUGGEDV3HLHS3926
5 393.45B2-BHHC, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.5B-L Yes
84273803 Mar 28, 2025 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC43018 · 1FUGHLDV4NLMZ5056
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Yes
83015386 Oct 28, 2024 KY 1 LONDON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC38199 · 3AKJHHDR2SSVS9081
1 396.3A1-AR No
82965854 Oct 21, 2024 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC30967 · 3AKJGLDR1JSHU5365
0 — No
82751125 Sep 23, 2024 TN 1 MOHAWK TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC38199 · 3AKJHHDR2SSVS9081
0 — No
82485781 Aug 24, 2024 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC30957 · 1FUJHHDR2KLKL9421
0 — No
82036545 Jul 2, 2024 MI 2 mi-eb-i-94-@-23-mile-rd
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC30966 · 3AKJGLDR8JSHU5234
2 393.11 No
81891381 Jun 17, 2024 MI 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC33412 · 3AKJGEDV7JSJM3222
1 392.16(a) No
81840100 Jun 10, 2024 NJ 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC30960 · 1FUJHHDR0KLKL9420
0 — No
81542802 May 6, 2024 KY 2 MOUNT VERNON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC38199 · 3AKJHHDR2SSVS9081
0 — No
81408407 Apr 22, 2024 KY 1 LONDON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC38199 · 3AKJHHDR2SSVS9081
2 393.75(a)(3), 395.8(e)(1) Yes
80613762 Jan 11, 2024 NY 2 ny-hastings-(sb)
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB70721 · 1FUJHHDR2KLKL9421
2 393.45, 393.67(c)(7)(v) No
80548363 Jan 1, 2024 OH 2 ROADSIDE INSPECTION
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
OH PWV9545 · 1M83JMPA13P062150
2 396.17(c), 395.8(e)(1) No
79015083 Jun 28, 2023 NY 3 ny-lisle-(sb)
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB70722 · 1FUJHHDR8KLKL9455
3 395.3(a)(2), 395.30(b)(1), 395.3(a)(3)(i) No
78631250 May 15, 2023 MI 3 NB I-75 @ NORTHLINE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB70721 · 1FUJHHDR2KLKL9421
0 — No
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA508510300X Sep 22, 2025 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003413971 Jan 6, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002831921 Mar 7, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002790900 Jan 16, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA206632000X Jul 10, 2022 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NYSP31881190 Jul 30, 2018 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001324933 Feb 20, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001118984 Aug 15, 2017 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0009762205 Jul 24, 2016 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0009066358 Aug 28, 2014 MI 1 1 Yes No Fatal
PA303266800X Mar 18, 2013 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0008515948 Dec 26, 2012 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0070943071 Dec 17, 2010 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0010278780 Nov 22, 2010 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC517448
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 1, 2005 MC517448-C TRANSFER CERTIFICATE TRANSFER →
Apr 18, 2005 MC517448-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY 6524234 91X $750,000 Nov 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF010172 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2021 Nov 1, 2024 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA TP9883125 03 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2020 Nov 1, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA TP9883125 02 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2019 Nov 1, 2020 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TP9883125 01 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2018 Nov 1, 2019 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP33903A BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2011 Dec 6, 2018 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP33903A BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2011 Nov 1, 2018 REPLACED
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY MZI93025615 34 — Nov 1, 2010 On file ACTIVE
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZI 93011494 CARGO — Nov 1, 2009 Nov 1, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP33903A BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2007 Nov 1, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP33903A CARGO — Nov 1, 2005 Nov 1, 2009 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP33903A BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2005 Nov 1, 2007 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 41 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 21, 2005 to Nov 1, 2005
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN445992 BIPD/Primary — Jun 7, 2005 Sep 21, 2005 TRANSFERRED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN445992 CARGO — Jun 7, 2005 Sep 21, 2005 TRANSFERRED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN445992 CARGO — Apr 11, 2005 Jun 7, 2005 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN445992 BIPD/Primary — Apr 11, 2005 Jun 7, 2005 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Nov 1, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  3. Oct 29, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Nov 1, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  5. Oct 29, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Nov 1, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  7. Oct 29, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Dec 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Nov 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. Nov 1, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Nov 1, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  12. Nov 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  13. Nov 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  14. Nov 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  15. Nov 1, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Nov 1, 2005
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Sep 23, 2005
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Sep 21, 2005
    insurance
    TRANSFER — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Sep 21, 2005
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 41 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 1, 2005)
  20. Jun 7, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. May 20, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
LONDON KY 2 1
MOUNT VERNON KY 1 0
NB I-75 @ NORTHLINE MI 1 0
LEWISTON NY NY 1 0
WATERTOWN NY NY 1 0
EATON OH OH 1 1
ROADSIDE INSPECTION OH 1 0
MOHAWK TN TN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.67(c)(7)(v) Tires - other defects Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 1 0
395.3(a)(2) Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit Hours of Service 1 0
395.3(a)(3)(i) Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours Hours of Service 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC

  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 GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC

Is GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 785360 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 GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC's safety rating? ▾
GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC 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 GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC had? ▾
22 roadside inspections are on file for GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC 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 GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 30.8% (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 GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC based? ▾
GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5140 LAKESHORE ROAD, LEXINGTON, Michigan 48450. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC517448). 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 GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC operate? ▾
GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC self-reports 32 power units and 14 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 GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC had any crashes? ▾
14 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for GIELOW LOGISTICS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring 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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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

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