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HEINZ TREE SERVICE INC
Saginaw, MI
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1350845
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 9.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1350845
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 23, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 24, 2005
Annual Mileage
1,230,013 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
880 Kochville, Saginaw, MI 48604
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
George Pappas
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance51
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
16.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
40th 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 14, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI15
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Car Hauler
1
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Tractor
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Caterpillar CF7AA | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSJGTKR9GN293337 | 8 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57JE52308L3576602 | 4 | — |
| 2028 Talbert | Trailer (type not listed) · 42 ft | 40FW04224W1015701 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Ford F-650 | Truck · Class 6 | 3FDNF6537YMA06389 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Load Trail | Flatbed · 20 ft | 4ZETD2025J1146786 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAF56Y18ED11539 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Ford F-800 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FDPF80C5SVA35561 | 1 | 1 |
| Ford | Straight Truck | 1FDUF5GT6EEB0959 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1GB3YSE72RF189160 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4WRE72NF335523 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Load Trail | Car Hauler · 20 ft | 4ZECH2025L1201017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Dump · 27 ft | 5MC442716K3186063 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | FRIZS03611 | MI, MI | II | 11 | 2 | S / C | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEV TOWR |
1GB4YLE7XNF307394 4KNUT14294L164594 |
MI BD12384 MI D669199 |
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | JURKV03587 | MI, MI | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CATERPILLAR FONA |
3HSJGTKR9GN293337 57JE52308L3576602 |
MI BC33657 MI F381745 |
| August 5, 2026 | KOCHJ02569 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1GB3YSE72RF189160 |
MI BD60118 |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | JURKV03455 | MI, MI | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CATERPILLAR FONA |
3HSJGTKR9GN293337 57JE52308L3576602 |
MI BC33657 MI F381745 |
| July 6, 2026 | JURKV03430 | MI, MI | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CATERPILLAR FONA |
3HSJGTKR9GN293337 57JE52308L3576602 |
MI BC33657 MI F381745 |
| April 20, 2026 | BARTT05420 | E/BI69@WILDER, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CATERPILLAR FONT |
3HSJGTKR9GN293337 57JE52308L3576602 |
MI BC33657 MI F381745 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | KOCHJ02374 | EB US-10 @ BAY CITY RD, MI | I | 23 | 9 | SAC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD LOAD TRAIL |
3FDNF6537YMA06389 4ZETD2025J1146786 |
MI BE12393 MI F021953 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-CDTPHF | OOSCoupling - Semi-Trailer pintle hook loose/missing fasteners | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | BEAMW04571 | 75 N @ DIXIE, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CATERPILLAR TALBERT |
3HSJGTKR9GN293337 40FW04224W1015701 |
MI BC33657 MI A992669 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 30, 2025 | FROSR00895 | TITTABAWASSEE @ M47, MI | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FDNF6537YMA06389 |
MI BE12393 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 8, 2025 | ELDEH00833 | SB I75 @ BAY CITY REST AREA, MI | I | 3 | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CATERPILLAR MANAC TRAILERS USA |
3HSJGTKR9GN293337 5MC442716K3186063 |
MI BC33657 MI E112340 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
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