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TRUES SERVICE INC
Dowagiac, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 498960 · MC 258403
Satisfactory
Active 33 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-258403 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Fremont Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
20.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC258403
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAP 0041330
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
498960
MC Number
MC-258403
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 23, 1992
Authority Granted
January 7, 1993
Annual Mileage
525,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
725 North Front Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert True Jr
Officer 2
Robert True Sr
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI3
IN2
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFE7NHNF2241 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR7GH750877 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Flatbed | 1L9GA73AXAL033851 | 1 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D636996 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX4TX1PD820061 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5PDNW8864 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMBWFG2RPUK7072 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | 8632009609 | PORTAGE IN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBWFG2RPUK7072 |
MI BD96724 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 11, 2025 | 6162003432 | PORTAGE IN | III | 2 | — | GREENS R&R | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFE7NHNF2241 |
MI BE07529 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 30, 2025 | POWEL03939 | SB US 23 @ M-59, MI | III | 2 | 1 | GFI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC. |
1HSDJAPR7GH750877 1L9GA73AXAL033851 |
MI RB28382 MI E337184 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | FALAS00077 | WB I-94@ MM 92, MI | III | — | — | MIDWEST AUTO MOVERS | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PTRB COTTRELL |
1NPXX4TX1PD820061 1NPXGGGGX0D636996 5E0AA1648NG595101 |
MI BE07527 WI 81339Z WI 805441 |
| December 17, 2024 | WORDN05267 | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B, MI | II | 3 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC5PDNW8864 |
MI BD43458 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GREENS R&R | 1 | July 11, 2025 |
| GFI | 1 | June 30, 2025 |
| MIDWEST AUTO MOVERS | 1 | April 15, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 13, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 13, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 13, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 7, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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