FMCSA Carrier Profile
NORTH STAR RANCH INC
Howell, MI
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 6 mo
Authority
Active
MC-239843 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
13.3% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC239843
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA250081
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA260078
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
433541
MC Number
MC-239843
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 11, 1991
Authority Granted
March 2, 1992
Annual Mileage
584,959 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
3575 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48855
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Donald V Doty
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Out-of-Service Rate
13.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
15 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 35th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FV7F0Y95YLG08629 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 12, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKADB9X24J069250 | 0 | Clean |
| February 18, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1NKDGGGG00R401759 | 1 | Passed |
| December 1, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKAGGGGX0J173285 | 0 | Clean |
| November 11, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKADB9X24J069250 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 27, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKADB9XX5J080661 | 0 | Clean |
| April 29, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 3WKADB9X3XF827590 | 0 | Clean |
| March 26, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKADB9X64J069252 | 0 | Clean |
| March 17, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 3WKADB9X3XF827590 | 1 | Passed |
| March 14, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKADB9X43J391578 | 1 | Passed |
| February 20, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKADB9X24J069250 | 0 | Clean |
| January 27, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full | KW · 3WKADB9X3XF827590 | 2 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 20 inspection records
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
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI16
AL1
IL1
IN1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 50 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
4
Tank
4
Dump
2
Container Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKADB9X3XF827590 | 5 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X24J069250 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9XX5J080661 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4KR148044 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4JS432XK3710658 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5JLSP432XE5W40856 | 2 | — |
| Frht | — | 1FV7F0Y95YLG08629 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06267B706906 | 1 | — |
| Kw | — | 1NKAGGGG40R399999 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | — | 1NKAGGGGX0J173285 | 1 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | — | 1NKDGGGG00R401759 | 1 | — |
| Kw | — | 1NKDGGGG50J173286 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Warren Inc. | Dump · 19 ft | 1W9PC1952X1199683 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X43J391578 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X64J069252 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X85J074836 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9X76D636266 | 1 | — |
| Tita | — | 2K9WF1Z865H035157 | 1 | — |
| Tita | — | 2TVWF1Z7XBD000328 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1KR148051 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4KR148027 | 1 | — |
| 2022 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4JS4329N3113926 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5JLSP4321E5W40857 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 24 ft | 5MADS24316C010063 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41264H1043148 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 5, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 5, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 8, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 20, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 29, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| March 2, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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