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BACKYARD TRUCKIN LLC
Newaygo, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2134247 · MC 743232
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2011
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-743232 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 14, 2016; first granted April 14, 2011 (15 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC743232
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 02TRM067199-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2134247
MC Number
MC-743232
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 24, 2011
Authority First Granted
April 14, 2011
Authority Reinstated
September 14, 2016
Annual Mileage
146,239 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Newaygo, MI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6XD456415 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1HT189002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXSJ540404 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | MCGEJ04058 | MI, MI | III | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X6XD456415 3H3V532C1HT189002 |
MI RB78726 MI E277967 |
| 391.11B4-CLHA | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | 4293350099 | I-72, IL | III | 3 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X6XD456415 3H3V532KXSJ540404 |
MI RB78726 MI F190548 |
| 395.8F01 | OOSDrivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 14, 2016 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 1, 2016 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
229 N SERVICE RD STE 2, Moore, OK, 73160-4947
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