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CARPENTER CREATIONS INC
Coldwater, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1604347 · MC 869227
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-869227 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Monroe Guaranty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC869227
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA10002516
FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA100002516
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1604347
MC Number
MC-869227
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 24, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 6, 2007
Authority Granted
July 7, 2014
Annual Mileage
37,727 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
500 Race Street, Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Amy Carpenter
Officer 2
Adam Carpenter
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI1
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Boat Trailer
1
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Myco Trailers | Boat Trailer · 50 ft | 1M9BA503XPB817324 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C7E3792145 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TXXFJ423713 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNW6FG7FV653343 | 1 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | SPRH003061 | NJ, NJ | II | 2 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD MYCO TRAILERS |
3FRNW6FG7FV653343 1M9BA503XPB817324 |
MI RC61691 MT 466174E |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | RAMSB02214 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B, MI | II | 6 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XKZP4TXXFJ423713 1TTF482C7E3792145 |
MI RB12220 MI D067437 |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 25, 2024 | W204003448 | JOPLIN MO | II | 3 | — | CARPENTER CREATIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT MF |
1XKZP4TXXFJ423713 40FSK5839C1031998 |
MI RB12220 MI D603400 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 11, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2014 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 27, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| June 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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