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ENCORE MARKETING INC
DBA: Encore Floral Marketing Inc
Walker, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 584594 · MC 539773
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-539773 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Twin City Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
11.1% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC539773
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 81 UEN GA8060
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
584594
MC Number
MC-539773
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 20, 1994
Authority Granted
December 7, 2005
Annual Mileage
513,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3122 Three Mile Road Nw, Walker, MI 49534
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dale Grooters
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI5
KY2
FL1
IN1
MO1
WA1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
3
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B7NL309310 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG5PSUC9510 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6RL508023 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG9PSUC9509 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9RL508050 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622RB608846 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538H6939602 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV7RSVB7988 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2536M8233835 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | 3698003304 | ST. LOUIS MO | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHFG5PSUC9510 3UTVS2536M8233835 |
IN 3550283 ME 441667Z |
| May 19, 2026 | BRADD01695 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML6RL508023 |
MI BD91308 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | CV44783304 | LONDON, KY | II | 3 | 1 | PRAIRIE STAR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHFG9PSUC9509 1JJV532B7NL309310 |
IN 3550282 IN P971128 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | 2134001262 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHPDV7RSVB7988 1GR1A0622RB608846 |
IN 3383607 IN P655472 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 11, 2025 | BESSJ01339 | EB I-96 @ GRAND RIVER RD, MI | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML6RL508023 |
MI BD91308 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| June 2, 2025 | 7310002071 | KOKOMO IN | III | 1 | — | ENCORE FLORAL MARKETING | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML9RL508050 |
MI BD91266 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 13, 2025 | 2212001628 | STOUGHTON WI | I | 1 | — | TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHFG9PSUC9509 1UYVS2538H6939602 |
IN 3550282 MI E376832 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 13, 2025 | 0S14502277 | SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY | III | — | — | MORGAN FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHFG5PSUC9510 1JJV532B7NL309310 |
IN 3550283 IN P971128 |
| January 30, 2025 | ESCOT02409 | E I-696@DRAKE RD, MI | III | 2 | — | S-C | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML6RL508023 |
MI BD91308 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 6, 2024 | WHEES02828 | COLDWATER SCALE, MI | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML9RL508050 |
MI BD91266 |
| 392.16 | Failing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PRAIRIE STAR FARMS | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| MORGAN FOODS | 1 | March 13, 2025 |
| ROADTEX | 1 | November 24, 2023 |
| SYNDICATE SALES, INC. | 1 | November 3, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 15, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 7, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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