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FESSLER & BOWMAN INC
Holly, MI
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 35.7% of 14 driver inspections — higher than 97% 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 480898
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
37.5% OOS · 23 inspections on record
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 35.7% of 14 driver inspections — higher than 97% 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
- 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 35.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
480898
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 23, 1992
Annual Mileage
5,270,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9335 Enterprise Way, Holly, MI 48442
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Todd Robert Unsworth
Officer 2
Jim Malenich
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate35.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (30.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
37.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
80th 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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 8, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| October 9, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI13
NC2
OH2
SC1
VA1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 127 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
8
Tractor
4
Flatbed
3
Car Hauler
2
Not Applicable
2
Other Trailer
2
Semi-trailer
2
Utility Trailer
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X6JD462657 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5335H1035481 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 25 ft | 16VGX2523G6052444 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3YSEYXRF277074 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Gm GM515 | Truck · Class 5 | 1HTKJPVKXPH735754 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 25 ft | 16VGX2521G6060185 | 1 | — |
| Dool | Semi-trailer | 1DRS2020RM069295 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LT2NDA07948 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7DE4SDF02097 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 2 | 1GB0CUEG3HZ246511 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 2 | 1GB2CUEG0HZ384337 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3KSEY2SF335525 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1GB3KSEY3SF344332 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4KSE7XSF259242 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YLE7XRF433034 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y0DM012469 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX2ND790096 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX3TD806447 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX9SD700907 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Talbert | Other Trailer · 5 ft | 40FAK0513R1043834 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Talbert | Other Trailer · 5 ft | 40FAK0517T1044878 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5333E1033580 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Pj | Car Hauler · 31 ft | 4P51C3122R3070307 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Pj | Car Hauler · 31 ft | 4P51C3129S3071492 | 1 | — |
| Pj | Semi-trailer | 4P5ED3220K1303829 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Pj | Flatbed · 32 ft | 4P5FD3220K1303829 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Lakes Enterprises | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 57CKD5327LS000070 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | KNODM01535 | MI, MI | I | 2 | — | SAME/CARRIER | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GB3KSEY3SF344332 4P51C3129S3071492 |
MI BE29791 MI F076233 |
| 393.104F4-C | Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | BEAMW04984 | MI, MI | III | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TALBERT |
1XPCP4EX3TD806447 40FAK0517T1044878 |
MI RC57607 MI F390186 |
| July 29, 2026 | BACZM03182 | MI, MI | III | 4 | 1 | SAC | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1GB4KSE7XSF259242 |
MI BE29788 |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | BARTT05568 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GM PJ |
1HTKJPVKXPH735754 4P5ED3220K1303829 |
MI BD55775 MI E768097 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | 0006855497 | US 321 @ US 321 BUS, NC | I | — | — | OWNER | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET BIG TEX |
1GB3YSEYXRF277074 16VGX2523G6052444 |
MI BD85460 MI D445404 |
| March 9, 2026 | 0398001079 | BLACKSBURG SC | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET BIG TEX |
1GB3KSEY2SF335525 16VGX2521G6060185 |
MI BE49236 LA L878879 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | KOCHJ02230 | M-90 @ M-19, MI | II | 2 | 1 | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TALBERT |
1XPCD40X6JD462657 40FSK5335H1035481 |
MI RC36921 MI E159475 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| October 24, 2025 | 0006812598 | NC 16 NB AT THE NC-150 ON RAMP, NC | I | 6 | 4 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD DOOL |
1FDFF6LT2NDA07948 1DRS2020RM069295 |
NC NZ5162 MI F091277 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A-F | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.25F | Stop lamp violations | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 14, 2025 | JURKV03158 | SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA, MI | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TALBERT |
1XPCD40X6JD462657 40FSK5335H1035481 |
MI RC36921 MI E159475 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| August 12, 2025 | BEAMW04473 | US 10 @ 3 MILE, MI | III | 2 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GB0CUEG3HZ246511 4P51C3122R3070307 |
MI BB07169 MI E986304 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SAME/CARRIER | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| FESSLER BOWMAN | 1 | May 13, 2024 |
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