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BILL ROSS & SON TRUCKING INC

Dowagiac, MI

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
See all 4 flags (2 high-priority, 2 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority  ·  DOT 177266 · MC 156160
Active Broker (Inactive) No Safety Rating Active 17 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1981
3
Power Units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-156160 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
Flags · 4
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC156160
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
17 yrs, 6 mo
Revocation Filings
4
Vetting notes
  • Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC156160
Contract Carrier, Broker
Inactive

Required Filings

Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
177266
MC Number
MC-156160
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 26, 2010
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
October 29, 1981
Authority Reinstated
April 22, 2009
Annual Mileage
1,000 mi (2009)

Contact Information

Address
93459 M-152 South, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone
2694243712
Owner / Officer
Bill Ross

Cargo Types

General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsFresh Produce

Where This Carrier Operates

Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
March 25, 2019REVOKEDContract Carrier
March 21, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
February 14, 2011INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
March 4, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
February 12, 2010INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
April 22, 2009REINSTATEDContract Carrier
February 23, 2009REVOKED
3 authorities
Contract Carrier
March 7, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
February 8, 2007INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
August 25, 2003REVOKEDProperty Broker

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
February 20, 2019CONTRACTOn Record
January 20, 2009CONTRACTOn Record
July 3, 2003BROKEROn Record
January 9, 1998BROKEROn Record

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