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B & W CHARTERS INC
Kalamazoo, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 245050 · MC 172617
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 42 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-172617 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
8.3% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 42 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC172617
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA158496
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
245050
MC Number
MC-172617
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 9, 1984
Authority Granted
March 30, 1984
Annual Mileage
123,264 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1123 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Trenel Tatum
Officer 2
Paul Best
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
8.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Ranks in the 21st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | FORD · 1FDGF5GY9HEC34766 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 30, 2026 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | MOTOR COAC · 2MG3JMEA3BW065704 | 0 | Clean |
| April 30, 2026 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | MOTOR COAC · 2MG3JMEA3AW065636 | 0 | Clean |
| January 21, 2026 | MI | Level V — Vehicle Only | MCIN · 2MG3JMEA3BW065704 | 0 | Clean |
| January 21, 2026 | MI | Level V — Vehicle Only | FORD · 1FDGF5GY4HEC34772 | 0 | Clean |
| December 16, 2025 | MI | Level V — Vehicle Only | FORD · 1FDGF5GY9HEC34766 | 0 | Clean |
| November 18, 2025 | MI | Level V — Vehicle Only | MCIN · 2MG3JMEA3AW065636 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2025 | MI | Level V — Vehicle Only | MCIN · 2MG3JMBA5HW068164 | 0 | Clean |
| January 21, 2025 | MI | Level V — Vehicle Only | FORD · 1FDGF5GY4HEC34772 | 0 | Clean |
| December 18, 2024 | MI | Level V — Vehicle Only | FORD · 1FDGF5GY9HEC34766 | 0 | Clean |
| November 18, 2024 | MI | Level V — Vehicle Only | MCIN · 2MG3JMEA3AW065636 | 0 | Clean |
| November 18, 2024 | MI | Level V — Vehicle Only | MCIN · 2MG3JMEA3BW065704 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 7 | Out of service |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI10
US3
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMEA3BW065704 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDGF5GY9HEC34766 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMEA3AW065636 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDGF5GY4HEC34772 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA5HW068164 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 7, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 1984 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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