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PUTTERS TRUCKING LLC
Hopkins, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1605048 · MC 595299
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2007
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-595299 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Farm Bureau General Ins Co Of Michigan
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 12, 2024; first granted June 6, 2007 (19 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on November 25, 2024 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC595299
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BAP 3304658
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1605048
MC Number
MC-595299
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 7, 2007
Authority First Granted
June 6, 2007
Authority Reinstated
March 12, 2024
Annual Mileage
420,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
3051 26th Ste, Hopkins, MI 49328
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steve Jablonski
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
29th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI13
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Grain / Hopper
3
Dry Van
2
Dump
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X17J163126 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154423SB000548 | 3 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X5XJ820939 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XXVR741693 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154425SB000549 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B0GL883752 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538H6155629 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X1TJ718240 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X16D632270 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 46 ft | 4J8T04664TT017703 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail | Semi-trailer | 4T9DA2805G1110306 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154421NB001119 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 29 ft | 5MADA2934JC043773 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | DEJOS02279 | E I 94 @ CONCORD RD, MI | II | — | — | CARGILL INCORPORATED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWDB0X17J163126 5DN154423SB000548 |
MI RC16083 IN SP815RLF |
| October 20, 2025 | WARRJ02904 | CLIO REST AREA (I-75 S/B), MI | II | 4 | 1 | MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LBT INC |
1XKDDB0X1TJ718240 4J8T04664TT017703 |
MI RC16082 MI E979978 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| July 16, 2025 | KILYJ02517 | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B, MI | III | 1 | — | THYSSENKRUPP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL TRAIL |
1XKWD69X5XJ820939 4T9DA2805G1110306 4T9DA28C7G1110307 |
MI RB90743 MI E801065 MI E801066 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| May 5, 2025 | LOEDP03182 | WB, MI | II | 3 | — | THE ANDERSONS MARATHON HOLDINGS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWDB0X17J163126 5DN154423SB000548 |
MI RC16083 IN SP815RLF |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 17, 2025 | FOXMA01537 | WB IONIA SCALE, MI | II | 5 | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9XXVR741693 1UYVS2538H6155629 |
MI RB82308 MI E999155 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 25, 2025 | WALKB03337 | JEFFERSON RD CUTOUT, MI | II | 1 | — | CARGILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWDB0X17J163126 5DN154423SB000548 |
MI RC16083 IN SP815RLF |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 30, 2025 | LOEDP03023 | WB, MI | I | 2 | — | PLETCHER TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWDB0X17J163126 5DN154421NB001119 |
MI RC16083 IN SP804RYT |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 23, 2024 | LOEDP02901 | WB, MI | II | 11 | — | THE ANDERSONS MARATHON HOLDINGS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X16D632270 5DN154425SB000549 |
MI RB93506 IN SP236RCP |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| June 10, 2024 | PENNJ00871 | M-57 @ JEROME RD, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MCKT |
1XKWD69X5XJ820939 5MADA2934JC043773 5MADA2936JC043774 |
MI RB90743 MI D764626 MI D764625 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 7, 2024 | STRAL03063 | E/B SCALE, MI | II | 1 | — | INGREDION INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWDB0X17J163126 5DN154425SB000549 |
MI RC16083 IN 551E671 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CARGILL | 2 | January 16, 2026 |
| THE ANDERSONS MARATHON HOLDINGS LLC | 2 | May 5, 2025 |
| MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| THYSSENKRUPP | 1 | July 16, 2025 |
| PLETCHER TRANSPORT | 1 | January 30, 2025 |
| INGREDION INC. | 1 | June 7, 2024 |
| J.R. SIMPLOT CO FOOD GROUP | 1 | May 6, 2024 |
| MORGAN COMPOSTING | 1 | January 31, 2024 |
| AZTALAN BIO LLC | 1 | December 6, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 12, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 16, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 18, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 16, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 20, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 14, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 13, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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