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DETROIT FORMING INC
Southfield, MI
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 179719 · MC 649974
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-649974 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC649974
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 83UENOH3042
GREAT NORTHERN INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy 735 46 476
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
179719
MC Number
MC-649974
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
July 7, 2008
Annual Mileage
230,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
19100 W 8 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075-5726
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Leigh Rodney
Officer 2
Steven Thomas
Cargo Types
Paper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY3
NC2
OH2
TN2
AR1
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVF0948 | 8 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620PJ438634 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSUT5414 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P062XPJ438639 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2PL387322 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GG645101 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537EG994001 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538EG974601 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FG113901 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR3126541 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSNB5128 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | I031AM0027 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | DETROIT FORMING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5RSVF0948 1GR1P0620PJ438634 |
IN 3631705 TN 254009T |
| September 2, 2026 | CV43204268 | LONDON KY | III | — | — | DETROIT FORMING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5RSVF0948 1UYVS253XR3126541 |
IN 3631705 IN PC63940 |
| July 7, 2026 | I031J92946 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | DFI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5RSVF0948 1GR1P0620PJ438634 |
IN 3631705 TN 254009T |
| February 26, 2026 | 3297001338 | PIQUA OH | II | 1 | — | DFI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5RSVF0948 1GR1P0620PJ438634 |
IN 3631705 TN 254009T |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | 7920001514 | HOPE AR | III | — | — | DETROIT FORMING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR5RSVF0948 1JJV532D2PL387322 |
IN 3631705 IN PB51219 |
| May 6, 2025 | 0006755053 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR9NSNB5128 |
IN 3159489 |
| January 22, 2025 | CV43783056 | GEORGETOWN, KY | III | 1 | — | DETROIT FORMING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5RSVF0948 1UYVS2538EG974601 |
IN 3631705 SC PV92760 |
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| January 10, 2025 | CV44115030 | LONDON, KY | III | — | — | DFI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1RSUT5414 1UYVS2537EG994001 |
IN 3499271 SC 57201T |
| November 28, 2024 | 0382001235 | WELLFORD SC | III | 3 | 2 | DFI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1RSUT5414 1UYVS2539FG113901 |
IN 3499271 SC 67699PT |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| July 2, 2024 | 0006663328 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,, NC | III | — | — | DETROIT FORMING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5RSVF0948 1UYVS2535GG645101 |
IN 3631705 SC 7390PT |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DFI | 4 | July 7, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 7, 2008 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2008 | Cargo | On file |
| December 22, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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