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EQUITY TRANSPORTATION CO INC
Walker, 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.
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 190081 · MC 150301
Inactive
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1980
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-150301 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
11.8% OOS · 65 inspections on record
Flags · 5
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.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
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
MC150301
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
3 yrs, 2 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 65 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC150301
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Required Filings
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
190081
MC Number
MC-150301
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 25, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
December 18, 1980
Authority Reinstated
August 9, 2023
Annual Mileage
11,380,399 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3685 Dykstra Dr Nw, Walker, MI 49544-9745
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Alan Bishop
Officer 2
Brock Williams
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
65
Driver Inspections
43
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
11.8% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
31st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI21
GA7
TN7
FL5
AL4
KY4
and 11 more states
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (65)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 | 2297002465 | FL | III | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| March 5, 2025 | 3227009327 | FL | II | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| March 4, 2025 | 1439000865 | GA | III | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| January 31, 2025 | I033X11252 | TN | II | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| January 30, 2025 | I033AG1548 | TN | III | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| January 27, 2025 | BURGM06499 | MI | III | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| January 23, 2025 | CV44801640 | KY | II | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| January 6, 2025 | MOREM05654 | MI | III | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| December 27, 2024 | ZYLSJ01535 | MI | II | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| December 13, 2024 | CV43202863 | KY | III | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 19, 2025 | REVOKED 23 authorities | Contract Carrier |
| January 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 29, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 18, 2009 | BROKER | On Record |
| September 15, 1995 | COMMON | On Record |
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