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LUTKE FOREST PRODUCTS INC
Manton, MI
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 1458053
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
28.0% OOS · 50 inspections on record
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1458053
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 31, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 31, 2006
Annual Mileage
2,500,000 mi (2013)
Contact Information
Address
615 R W Harris Drive, Manton, MI 49663
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kim Lutke
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
40
Vehicle Inspections
23
Out-of-Service Violations
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance69
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
28.0% of 25 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
80th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
8 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | 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
MI44
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Semi-trailer
8
Truck
7
Full Trailer
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Dry Van
2
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ttti | Semi-trailer | 1T9LF6148K1223393 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X8KJ304592 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD14LPLU5651 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD16LPLU5652 | 4 | — |
| Gen | Full Trailer | MI0022A337R013117 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL40X9HJ159472 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X9LJ409646 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD16FPGH3866 | 3 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG20R115248 | 2 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG40J190791 | 2 | — |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95317E517137 | 2 | 1 |
| Ttti | Semi-trailer | 1T9LF5636M122340 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X1MJ446890 | 2 | — |
| Mndi | Semi-trailer | 2MN123143X3011514 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 2MN123144X3011554 | 2 | 2 |
| Mond | Semi-trailer | 2MN12314XX3011512 | 2 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAM009LPML1045 | 2 | 1 |
| Assem | Full Trailer | MI3024A337R071519 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL40X0HJ159473 | 1 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDL40X9HJ15947 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95317E516988 | 1 | — |
| Ttti | — | 1T9FF245XK1223258 | 1 | — |
| Ttsi | Semi-trailer | 1T9LF5636M1223406 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X1KJ304594 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU9X02J965312 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X3MJ446891 | 1 | 1 |
| Mndi | Semi-trailer | 2MN123142X3011553 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HN7X2CM149382 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKDL40X7LF390894 | 1 | — |
| Dodg | Straight Truck | 3C63R3GL0KG61882 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WDNEL8CG260373 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRWF7FK8FV532917 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHALD17LPLU5654 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBWD17PLUF2453 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Full Trailer | MI7693A337R071519 | 1 | — |
| Assem | — | MI8082A337R072922 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | SERCO 300 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | OSHEE03059 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KW TRLR |
3BKDL40X8KF258922 MI0030A337R010419 |
MI BB95275 MI D995850 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | OSHEE03043 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL40X9HJ159472 |
MI BA84866 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | ROBEJ01032 | MI, MI | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GEN |
1NKDL40X9HJ15947 MI0022A337R013117 |
MI BA848666 MI D606053 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | RICKE01290 | MI, MI | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XKDD40X1KJ304594 1S12E95317E517137 |
MI BE65296 MI E543650 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | RICHP00613 | MI, MI | III | 3 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHALD17LPLU5654 |
MI BC17843 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | BARTC03147 | 9 MILE, MI | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH ASSEM |
1NKZL40X9LJ409646 MI3024A337R071519 |
MI BC36190 MI E142259 |
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | RICKE01030 | S/B US-131 & SHIPPY RD, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ASSEM |
1NKZL40X9LJ409646 MI3024A337R071519 |
MI BC36190 MI E142259 |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | JURKV03292 | SAFE ENFORCEMENT SITE, MI | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TTTI |
1XKDD40X8KJ304592 1T9LF5636M122340 |
MI BD24700 MI E223826 |
| December 23, 2025 | BARTC03101 | 14 1/4 RD, MI | II | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TTTI |
1XKDD40X8KJ304592 1T9LF5636M122340 |
MI BD24700 MI E223826 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | BARTC03090 | 13TH ST @ RON WILSON, MI | II | 4 | — | CARRIER | Semi-trailer Truck Tractor |
STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER WESTERN STAR |
1S12E95317E517137 5KJJALD16LPLU5652 |
MI E543650 MI BC14234 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
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