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L & B CARTAGE INC
Saginaw, MI
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 12809 · MC 148055
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-148055 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company Of Hawaii
Safety
Satisfactory
41.7% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 45.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC148055
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company of Hawaii
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy HAT 0011428-00
The Hanover Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy IHB 6387819
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
12809
MC Number
MC-148055
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
October 6, 2005
Annual Mileage
1,003,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
966 Bridgeview South, Saginaw, MI 48604
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sam Stewart
Officer 2
David Herber Jr
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate45.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (24.8pp higher)
41.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
85th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| May 6, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI13
IN6
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 29 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Dry Van
9
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531M3364318 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FUYDSZB6WA919868 | 3 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0GN740391 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538M3364316 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XM3364317 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0KDKG6269 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7HT611001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8FT239049 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6RJ088039 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4GN740488 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR8FN512668 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK17LZ10324 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR0BSAV1799 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR3DSBV4086 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9533LE542762 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR4GSGR6347 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6DSBC8026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8GT322014 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7RJ438021 | 1 | 1 |
| Hyundai Tr | — | 3H3V532L5GT322066 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | ESCOT03331 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | NEXTEER PLANT 07 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
2FUYDSZB6WA919868 3H3V532C8FT239049 |
MI RC34066 MI E730996 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | COPEK03834 | MI, MI | I | 2 | — | LINAMAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
2FUYDSZB6WA919868 3H3V532C8FT239049 |
MI RC34066 MI E730996 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | 9955000516 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 4 | — | NIAGARA LASALLE CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR4GN740488 1UYVS253XM3364317 |
MI RC56508 MI F320807 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | BACZM02992 | I75 NB @ FARRAND RD, MI | III | 1 | — | CW BEARING USA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1FUJA6CK17LZ10324 1S12E9533LE542762 |
MI BD41572 MI F035029 |
| 392.2SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 24, 2025 | PENNJ01198 | M-46 @ PETTICOAT JUNCTION, MI | I | 2 | 1 | FEDERAL SCREW WORKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR6DSBC8026 3H3V532K7RJ438021 |
MI RC08401 MI F028448 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 14, 2025 | ESCOT03082 | PONTIAC SCALE S/B, MI | II | 1 | — | FEDERAL SCREW WORKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR0GN740391 1UYVS2531M3364318 |
MI TEMP MI F320818 |
| 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | LYDEC04368 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B, MI | I | 5 | 2 | ANTOLIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR0GN740391 1UYVS2531M3364318 |
MI RB81980 MI E298029 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| July 9, 2025 | FROSR00887 | I75 SB @ CLIO R/A, MI | I | 1 | — | NEXTEER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR4GSGR6347 3H3V532C7HT611001 |
MI BD64211 MI D514958 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 21, 2025 | SCHMC05386 | NB I-275 WB I-94, MI | II | 4 | — | METAL IMPPROVEMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
2FUYDSZB6WA919868 3H3V532C8GT322014 |
MI RC34066 MI E722994 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 19, 2024 | POWEL03711 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B, MI | II | 3 | 2 | PEPSI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR4GN740488 1UYVS253XM3364317 |
MI RB81979 MI E298028 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NIAGARA LASALLE CORPORATION | 4 | March 13, 2026 |
| FEDERAL SCREW WORKS | 2 | November 24, 2025 |
| NEXTEER | 2 | July 9, 2025 |
| NEXTEER PLANT 07 | 1 | August 14, 2026 |
| LINAMAR | 1 | July 10, 2026 |
| CW BEARING USA INC | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
| ANTOLIN | 1 | August 26, 2025 |
| METAL IMPPROVEMENT | 1 | February 21, 2025 |
| PEPSI | 1 | November 19, 2024 |
| FACTORY ZERO BATTERY ELECTRIC TRUCK | 1 | November 12, 2024 |
| CROSS & LINCOLN | 1 | April 19, 2024 |
| OMNI WAREHOUSE | 1 | March 27, 2024 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 23, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 15, 2009 | Cargo | On file |
| October 31, 2003 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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