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ROGER D KENT
DBA: R D Kent Trucking
Lanse, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 549568 · MC 210073
No Safety Rating
Active 38 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-210073 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Benchmark Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 38 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC210073
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA5000196
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
549568
MC Number
MC-210073
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 2, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 1994
Authority Granted
July 26, 1988
Annual Mileage
130,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
17613 Water St, Lanse, MI 49946
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Craig Kent
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI3
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mack TD (Titan) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1BD02Y7HM002011 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Kentucky Dry Freight Trailer | Dry Van · 50 ft | 1KKVA50661L205168 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Mack Granite | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1GR4GY4KM010369 | 1 | — |
| Tita | Semi-trailer | 2TVTP1Z7X6D000609 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 2TVWF538XHD000332 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | NESBA02787 | MI, MI | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TITA |
1M1BD02Y7HM002011 2TVTP1Z7X6D000609 |
MI BD35497 MI E044231 |
| February 27, 2026 | AHOBL01320 | M553/CR 480, MI | I | 21 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK KENTUCKY |
1M1BD02Y7HM002011 1KKVA50661L205168 |
MI BD35497 MI B499786 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.45D-BHCR | Air Brake - Crimped or restricted | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BHCR | Air Brake - Crimped or restricted | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| November 1, 2024 | BYARC01273 | US41 / NESTORIA RD, MI | II | 5 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TITAN TRAILERS INC. |
1M1GR4GY4KM010369 2TVWF538XHD000332 |
MI BC41198 MI D504568 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| November 30, 2023 | BYARC01009 | US41 / TIOGA CREEK, MI | II | 5 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TITAN TRAILERS INC. |
1M1GR4GY4KM010369 2TVWF538XHD000332 |
MI BC41198 MI D504568 |
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 26, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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