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MAKING A DIFFERENCE MANAGEMENT INC
Westville, IN
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Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3705281 · MC 1298147
Active
Authority Active
Broker
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1298147 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 1
New Authority
Authority granted April 24, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC1298147
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Jet Insurance Company, since April 15, 2026
Authority Age
4 months
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1298147
Common Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA871311984
JET INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $0 · Policy JT030821
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3705281
MC Number
MC-1298147
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 19, 2021
Authority Granted
April 24, 2026
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
50 Alan John Dr, Westville, IN 46391
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ronald Thurman
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 3FRNF7FA5DV036019 | 0 | Clean |
| July 15, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 3FRNF7FA5DV036019 | 0 | Clean |
| June 19, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 3FRNF7FA5DV036019 | 1 | Passed |
| December 19, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 3FRNF7FA5DV036019 | 0 | Clean |
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 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI2
IL1
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNF7FA5DV036019 | 4 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| September 5, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 31, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| April 15, 2026 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| June 27, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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