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CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Kalamazoo, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 28.6% of 7 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 398874 · MC 65929
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-65929 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 28.6% of 7 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC065929
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 3R575445
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
398874
MC Number
MC-65929
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 29, 1990
Authority Granted
January 12, 2018
Annual Mileage
396,904 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4704 South 29th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Todd Simmons
Officer 2
Steve Wurtzel
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (23.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
25.0% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| January 14, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI14
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
5
Tractor
5
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Flatbed
3
Utility Trailer
2
Pickup
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y5HM084819 | 3 | — |
| 2020 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR1LN810159 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4TX4FD288095 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Talbert | Trailer (type not listed) · 51 ft | 40FW05132X1018291 | 2 | — |
| Trlez | Semi-trailer | 1DA72C7997C01855 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Dakota Manufacturing Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1DA72C7997C018553 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 1FDXX7DE7PDF08750 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT1PED17413 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FUJA6CV06DV7817 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Watchdog Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 20 ft | 1W9BF2029R1654591 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD69X6TJ677548 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKMLD9X87M208932 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRWF6FL6FV528223 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF75H39V108673 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 50 ft | 4LF4S503313510772 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Griffin Trailer (chubbs) | Utility Trailer · 12 ft | 56WBU1220DE000258 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5JYFA2512SPP26216 | 1 | — |
| Pitts | Semi-trailer | 5JYLB5537TPP5433 | 1 | — |
| Pitts | Semi-trailer | 5JYLB5537TPP54338 | 1 | — |
| Pitts | Semi-trailer | 5JYLB5539SPP51813 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Quality Trailers Ohio, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 18 ft | 7RA1B182XPS002777 | 1 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | ARCHH01478 | MI, MI | II | — | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB TALB |
1XPCP4EX6ED247026 40FSK5337M1041129 |
MI BC48000 MI E423005 |
| August 11, 2026 | KELLC02463 | MI, MI | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS |
3HSDWTZR1LN810159 5JYLB5537TPP5433 |
MI BD80606 MI F355356 |
| August 3, 2026 | JURKV03491 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDWTZR1LN810159 |
MI BD80606 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | ZAPFA01116 | MI, MI | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD QUALITY TRAILERS OHIO, INC. |
1FT7W2BT1PED17413 7RA1B182XPS002777 |
MI DF29083 MI NONE |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | EVANT03355 | MI, MI | I | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK DAKOTA MANUFACTURING CO. / TRAIL-EZE |
1M1AW07Y5HM084819 1DA72C7997C018553 |
MI BE46703 MI E660601 |
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | SEYFE00466 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRLEZ |
1M1AW07Y5HM084819 1DA72C7997C01855 |
MI BE46703 MI E660601 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | MALIK03723 | MI, MI | III | — | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XKDD69X6TJ677548 4LF4S503313510772 |
MI BA89106 MI D760891 |
| April 30, 2026 | WALKB04054 | MI, MI | II | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLR |
1XPCP4TX4FD288095 5JYFA2512SPP26216 |
MI BC47999 MI F191169 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | FALAS00525 | NB I-69 @ MM 42, MI | II | — | — | SA CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK PITTS |
1M1AW07Y5HM084819 5JYLB5537TPP54338 |
MI BE46703 MI F355356 |
| September 22, 2025 | CORBJ00288 | PONTIAC SCALE S/B, MI | II | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD GRIFFIN TRAILER (CHUBBS) |
3FRWF6FL6FV528223 56WBU1220DE000258 |
MI BD06491 MI C596887 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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