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EARL CRANEAND FLEET LLC
DBA: Earl Crane And Fleet
Michigan Center, MI
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2379255 · MC 817007
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2013
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-817007 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.
Safety
Not Rated
28.6% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 22, 2021; first granted March 21, 2013 (13 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC817007
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0007098
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN346885
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2379255
MC Number
MC-817007
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 16, 2013
Authority First Granted
March 21, 2013
Authority Reinstated
September 22, 2021
Annual Mileage
230 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
221 Tipperary, Michigan Center, MI 49254
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Karen Barnes
Officer 2
Aaron Barnes
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI2
AR1
IA1
IL1
KS1
NV1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X93D588672 | 5 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 5JYDC532XLED15984 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X36N880672 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kaufman Trailers Of Sc | Flatbed · 5 ft | 1K9FR0512LB367323 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kaufman Trailers Of Sc | Flatbed · 36 ft | 1K9FR3620LB367295 | 1 | 1 |
| Ledw | — | 1L9GA72A3CL033485 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD29X4TJ727963 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2026 | 0634000490 | BUCYRUS OH | III | 1 | — | WELL WATER SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY TRA |
1XP5DU9X93D588672 5JYDC532XLED15984 |
MI RC57068 MI E281471 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | 2457001412 | STOUGHTON WI | II | 3 | — | BEMIDJI STEEL CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY TRA |
1XP5DU9X93D588672 5JYDC532XLED15984 |
MI RC57068 MI E281471 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | 5005240063 | I-80 EB, IL | II | 4 | 2 | JOHN DEERE DAVENPORT WORKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF SC |
1XP5D49X36N880672 1K9FR3620LB367295 |
MI RC59122 MI E488540 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.9A2 | OOSFailing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 11, 2026 | I033B00075 | CHRISTIANA TN | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5D49X36N880672 |
MI RC59122 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 7061028669 | GARSON CHECKSITE, NV | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORS |
1XP5DU9X93D588672 5JYDC532XLED15984 |
MI RC57068 MI E281471 |
| January 29, 2025 | MORGZ03356 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B, MI | I | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORS |
1XP5DU9X93D588672 5JYDC532XLED15984 |
MI RB82962 MI E281471 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 29, 2025 | MORGZ03355 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B, MI | I | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF SC |
1XKWD29X4TJ727963 1K9FR0512LB367323 |
MI RC21456 MI E488539 |
| September 23, 2024 | 000P142LRQ | I80WB, MM 164, IA | III | 2 | — | TRACKSIDE SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF SC |
1XKWD29X4TJ727963 1K9FR3620LB367295 |
MI RC21456 MI E488540 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 26, 2024 | HP93322904 | SEWARD COUNTY - 175, KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LEDW |
1XP5DU9X93D588672 1L9GA72A3CL033485 |
MI RB82962 MI F073801 |
| March 3, 2024 | E518007848 | CRITTENDEN COUNTY, AR | III | 1 | — | JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF SC |
1XKWD29X4TJ727963 1K9FR3620LB367295 |
MI RC21456 MI E488540 |
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS | 2 | March 3, 2024 |
| WELL WATER SOLUTIONS | 1 | June 7, 2026 |
| BEMIDJI STEEL CO | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| JOHN DEERE DAVENPORT WORKS | 1 | March 3, 2026 |
| TRACKSIDE SOLUTIONS | 1 | September 23, 2024 |
| NC MACHERNERY/ NC POWER SYSTEMS | 1 | January 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 19, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 22, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 15, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 25, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 13, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 13, 2014 | COMMON | On Record |
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