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CAUSIE CONTRACTING INC
Mason, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 289501
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
46.2% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
289501
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 6, 1987
Annual Mileage
159,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
201 Plains Rd, Mason, MI 48854
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sheryl Arnett
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%
Driver OOS Rate
50.0%
Ranks in the 89th 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
18
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | MCCLC03380 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKJPVKXPH498165 |
MI BD68409 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | 1237001365 | PORT WENTWORTH GA | III | 3 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKHPVK7PH717482 |
MI BD68408 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | FALAS00767 | MI, MI | II | 3 | — | SA CARRIER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMALAV64PM59894 |
MI RC61504 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | OOSTA01054 | MI, MI | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMALAV64PM59894 |
MI RC61504 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | VANHJ04345 | MI, MI | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKJPVKXPH498165 |
MI BD68409 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 1317001386 | VALDOSTA GA | III | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNBL0NG106152 |
MI BD06081 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 13, 2026 | 1260001260 | MOULTRIE GA | III | 2 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D4SS202087 |
MI BE13152 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| May 29, 2025 | SHEPZ05074 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B, MI | II | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LODZ |
5KJJBWD13TPWK9206 1DADLD92NM023458 |
MI RC51452 MI E752683 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| May 29, 2025 | HOLLM04375 | I-94 E/B GRASS LAKE SCALE, MI | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
GM SURE-TRAC |
1HTKHPVK5LH286280 5JW3U4024K3240559 |
MI RB92305 MI E254107 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| May 28, 2025 | ETPJN01998 | TK STOP, MI | III | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
GM UNK |
1HTKJPVKXPH498165 7216R229R101223 |
MI BD68409 MI F215649 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| November 21, 2024 | GA | — | — | 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
MI8
GA5
SC2
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 32 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Truck
2
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Gm GM515 | Truck · Class 5 | 1HTKJPVKXPH498165 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMALAV64PM59894 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Gm GM515 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1HTKHPVK5LH286280 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL0NG106152 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Sure-trac Sure-Trac Trailers | Utility Trailer · 40 ft | 5JW3U4024K3240559 | 2 | 2 |
| Lodz | Semi-trailer | 1DADLD92NM023458 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Gm GM515 | Not Applicable · Class 5 | 1HTKHPVK7PH717482 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X7SJ120766 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04821HL016693 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1D4SS202087 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD13TPWK9206 | 1 | — |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 7216R229R101223 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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