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C F FICK & SONS
Grayling, MI
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
38.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 401230
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
38.9% OOS · 26 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
38.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% 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
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
401230
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 17, 1990
Annual Mileage
1,040,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
113 Fig St, Grayling, MI 49738
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jay Hollingsworth
Officer 2
Melanie J Hamina
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
23
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
38.9% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
10 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Dry |
| July 10, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 26, 2024 | MI | — | — | 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
MI24
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 39 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
7
Tractor
7
Truck
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT5NDA07856 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X6GJ108759 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNFG8MDMM8672 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 47 ft | 5HTAB4761X7L62884 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC2KHKG0989 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFE8MDMS6415 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 47 ft | 5HTAB4764Y7L64517 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXBS1ADAP4998 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC4LHLN8511 | 1 | — |
| Klees | Semi-trailer | 1K9PP4338VM146122 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Westmor Industries | Tank · 50 ft | 1W9PX50703M350152 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X1FJ431917 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X8FJ431915 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X1DJ338279 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X0NJ486654 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X2NJ486655 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X8ED219468 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 2A9LT5063YC110104 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL8FG659827 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 48 ft | 5HTAB4863A7L75173 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 48 ft | 5HTAB486457L68237 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 48 ft | 5HTAB486687L73203 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 48 ft | 5HTAB4867B7L75730 | 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 (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | ROLLJ03202 | MI, MI | I | 6 | 1 | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KLEES |
1XKDD49X1DJ338279 1K9PP4338VM146122 |
MI BD48755 MI E991780 |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | BARTC03303 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HT5NDA07856 |
MI BD15981 |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 172.400A1-HML | HM (Labeling) - Non-bulk package not labeled as required. | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | ARCHH01381 | MI, MI | II | 2 | — | CITGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XKZD40X2NJ486655 5HTAB4863A7L75173 |
MI BE31905 MI E273689 |
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | DOWEM03316 | MI, MI | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFE8MDMS6415 |
MI BE44357 |
| 393.207C-SBML | OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | ROLLJ03060 | MI, MI | I | 6 | 3 | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3AKJGNFG8MDMM8672 5HTAB4761X7L62884 |
MI BD48792 MI C646529 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 8, 2026 | MANIJ02103 | MI, MI | II | 3 | 2 | MPLX TERMINALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XKDD40X1FJ431917 5HTAB4761X7L62884 |
MI BD76843 MI E653376 |
| 392.2-LCDLRN | OOSLicense Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of an intrastate restriction while in state of issuance. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-LCDLRN | OOSLicense Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of an intrastate restriction while in state of issuance. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.10A4-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | MANIJ02094 | ROAD, MI | I | 5 | 2 | SAC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFC2KHKG0989 |
MI BE31908 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | MANIJ02080 | ROAD, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFC2KHKG0989 |
MI BE31908 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | MCGEJ03869 | BAMFIELD RD @ M65, MI | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFC4LHLN8511 |
MI BC27021 |
| 177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| March 20, 2026 | MANIJ02070 | ROAD, MI | II | 3 | — | MPLX TERMINALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3AKJGNFG8MDMM8672 5HTAB4764Y7L64517 |
MI BD48792 MI F414840 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MPLX TERMINALS | 3 | May 8, 2026 |
| CITGO | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| MARYSVILLE HYDROCARBONS | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| MARATHON PETROLEUM CO LP | 1 | October 29, 2025 |
| HUSKEY MARKETING | 1 | October 17, 2023 |
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