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ERA CONSULTING INC
Marshall, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $1,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4297795 · MC 1817359
No Safety Rating
Active 5 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1817359 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Markel Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 2
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $1,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
New Authority
Authority granted May 8, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 months
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1817359
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Markel Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GHAU10005-1
Evanston Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GSXS00000200
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4297795
MC Number
MC-1817359
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 18, 2024
Authority Granted
May 8, 2026
Annual Mileage
16,055 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
20136 D Dr S, Marshall, MI 49068-9758
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brandon Ray
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trail King Industries | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TKD04333PW053452 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49X4MD750915 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | U748401566 | MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XPBP49X4MD750915 1TKD04333PW053452 |
ND 571ERW ND T931983 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 8, 2026 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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6300 E HAMPDEN AVE # C-222 # C-222, Denver, CO, 80222-7678
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: July 1, 2026.
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