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CORDES INC
Byron Center, MI
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 9 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 289530 · MC 1356163
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1356163 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.8% OOS · 42 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 9 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 42 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1356163
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-L33987
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
289530
MC Number
MC-1356163
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 6, 1987
Authority Granted
January 7, 2022
Annual Mileage
2,082,396 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
10100 Sedroc Industrial Dr Sw, Byron Center, MI 49315-1000
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Charles Cordes
Officer 2
Steven J Cordes
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
42
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance62
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate26.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.0pp higher)
14.8% of 27 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
6 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 inspections
Crash History (9)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
9
Crashes
1
Fatalities
5
Injuries
9
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 4, 2026 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 9, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 9, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 26, 2025 | MI | 1 | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 8, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 19, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 23, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| January 2, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI35
OH2
Fleet & Equipment (43)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 35 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
22
Dump
13
Semi-trailer
6
Grain / Hopper
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremc | Semi-trailer | 2TLBB3855CB004444 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D2M487LR069452 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D2M486JR060612 | 3 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG20R380485 | 3 | — |
| Kens | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG90J181142 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X2SR187649 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 32 ft | 1E1D2P584MR073573 | 2 | — |
| 2021 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 32 ft | 1E1D2P589MR074184 | 2 | — |
| Kenworth M | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG70R121868 | 2 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG00R406999 | 2 | — |
Show all 43 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG90R406998 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1T9DA28D471066180 | 2 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKDD40X3KR34459 | 2 | — |
| Tremc | Semi-trailer | 2TLBB3854EB000551 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD40X6PF227376 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADA28476C011238 | 2 | — |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D1M482SRD19040 | 1 | — |
| 2002 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D2M4802RB31775 | 1 | — |
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D2M482GR056517 | 1 | — |
| 2012 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D2M484CRA47413 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 32 ft | 1E1D2P582NR077851 | 1 | — |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Grain / Hopper · 26 ft | 1E1W2L484KR066963 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG20R139016 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG50R121867 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG90J18114 | 1 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D170912 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D102781 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D156453 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D118751 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D118743 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1T9DS28D451066903 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1T9DS28D7Y1066107 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X4MR458284 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X6BJ279795 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X2RR318671 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X8YJ859799 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X99R254969 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKWDB0X21J87855 | 1 | 1 |
| Tremc | Semi-trailer | 2TLBB29368B002717 | 1 | — |
| Tremc | Semi-trailer | 2TLBB38538B002716 | 1 | — |
| Tremc | Semi-trailer | 2TLBB38598B002669 | 1 | — |
| Trem | Semi-trailer | 2TLBB385X7B002338 | 1 | — |
| 1992 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD40XXNF134793 | 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 (42)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | BURGM07455 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MCOA |
3WKDD40X6PF227376 5MADA28476C011238 5MADA25436C011239 |
MI BE47323 MI E495810 MI E495811 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | POWEL04408 | MI, MI | I | 1 | — | LP PADNOS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EADU |
1XKDDB9X6BJ279795 1E1D2P589MR074184 1E1W2J38XMR074185 |
MI BE52762 MI F043894 MI F043895 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | KIRKB05611 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | PADNOS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KW EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EADU |
1NKDGGGG20R139016 1E1D2M486JR060612 1E1W2L484JR060613 |
MI BE62950 MI D893593 MI D893592 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | PATTM05465 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | PADNOS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KW EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EADU |
1NKDGGGG50R121867 1E1D2M482GR056517 1E1W2L480GR056518 |
MI BE52763 MI E528996 MI E528995 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | MCKEN00369 | TUSTIN REST AREA, MI | II | 3 | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EAST |
1XKWD40X2RR318671 1E1D2P582NR077851 1E1W2J383NR077852 |
MI BE13665 MI E508416 MI E508417 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | LOEDP03679 | 42843, MI | I | 10 | 2 | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EAST |
3WKDD40X6PF227376 1E1D2M486JR060612 1E1W2L484JR060613 |
MI BE44700 MI D893593 MI D893592 |
| 393.205A-WRCC | OOSWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRLR | OOSWheel/Rim - Lock or side ring damaged/improperly seated | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | OOSAir 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | FALAS00566 | TA TRUCK STOP MM 104, MI | II | 2 | 1 | SA CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EAST |
1XKWD40X2SR187649 1E1D2M487LR069452 1E1W2L485LR069453 |
MI RC51610 MI F043890 MI F043891 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | POWEL04190 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B, MI | II | 1 | — | LOUIS PADNOS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EADU |
1XKWD40X2SR187649 1E1D2M487LR069452 1E1W2L485LR069453 |
MI RC51610 MI F043890 MI F043891 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | KIRKB05424 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B, MI | I | 3 | — | KIMMEL SCRAP IRON & METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EADU |
1XKWD40X2SR187649 1E1D2M487LR069452 1E1W2L485LR069453 |
MI RC51610 MI F043890 MI F043891 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | LAUEJ02125 | MACKINAC BRIDGE, MI | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KW TREMC TREMC |
1NKWGGGG90J18114 2TLBB3855CB004444 2TLBB2938CB004445 |
MI BE36568 MI F149137 MI F149136 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PADNOS | 8 | August 7, 2026 |
| LPC | 4 | September 25, 2025 |
| LOUIS PADNOS | 1 | February 12, 2026 |
| KIMMEL SCRAP IRON & METAL | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| TURNER INDUSTRIAL | 1 | September 30, 2025 |
| CRANDALL | 1 | June 19, 2025 |
| GRAYMOT | 1 | June 5, 2025 |
| CARGILL | 1 | February 19, 2025 |
| MJ | 1 | June 27, 2024 |
| PADINOS | 1 | April 5, 2024 |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT | 1 | December 15, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 7, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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