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JANET S BISCHER FARMS INC
Ruth, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 311053 · MC 448716
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 23 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-448716 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC448716
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A3307122
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
311053
MC Number
MC-448716
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 16, 1988
Authority Granted
January 9, 2003
Annual Mileage
667,105 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6121 Purdy Road, Ruth, MI 48470
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Pauline Geiger
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD40X2AD796265 | 1 | Passed |
| April 24, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD40X2AD796265 | 1 | Passed |
| October 29, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKDDB0X57J175545 | 1 | Passed |
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.
Unsafe Driving
3 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| April 24, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| March 10, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
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
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | MI | 1 | — | 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
MI3
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dump
1
Livestock
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Merritt | Livestock · 51 ft | 1MT2N5126KH028128 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X2AD796265 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X57J175545 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 43 ft | 5MADA4386RC075765 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 11, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 19, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 9, 2003 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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