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MAVERICK EXPRESS INC
Battle Creek, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 613113 · MC 294144
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-294144 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
13.6% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC294144
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FC7312
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
613113
MC Number
MC-294144
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 5, 1995
Authority Granted
September 28, 1995
Annual Mileage
1,800,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4708 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Todd Howe
Officer 2
Scott Carpenter
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
13.6% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
35th 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
3 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| October 10, 2024 | MI | — | 1 | 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
IN8
WI3
IL1
KY1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (32)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 26 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
18
Tractor
13
Boat Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9624JB705183 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5PDUD3520 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7PDUD3521 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0EL803235 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4EL803237 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0RSVB2219 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVE6155 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2PDUD3524 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5RSVB2216 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8NSMS8115 | 2 | — |
Show all 32 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NB9EH4LN233460 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9620JB705195 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9629JB705194 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0FL878082 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2EL803236 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3JL049449 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5FL877994 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5JL083716 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6FL877986 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6KL121231 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXJL049450 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSVD5055 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSVD5056 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVD5057 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5PDNS4761 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8RSUY9373 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1ET071043 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6JT093002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2SS095179 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8SS095171 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8SS095185 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Sh Distributing | Boat Trailer · 31 ft | 590213125R0030286 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | BURGM07488 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WANC |
3AKJHLDV1RSVB2214 1JJV532D8KL121229 |
IN 3450315 MI D866830 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | VANHJ04235 | MI, MI | II | — | — | VA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV5PDUD3520 1GRAA9624JB705183 |
IN 3906932 MI F240500 |
| January 13, 2026 | 8998000108 | ROANOKE IN | III | — | — | NSK CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR5RSVE6155 1JJV532D3JL049449 |
IN 3543293 MI D553510 |
| January 12, 2026 | 2581000587 | LITTLE SUAMICO WI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR0RSVB2219 3H3V532K8SS095185 |
IN 3450334 MI F192928 |
| November 26, 2025 | FALAS00461 | EB I-94 @ MM 115, MI | III | — | — | V.A. LAUNDRY BC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SH DISTRIBUTING |
3AKJHLDV7PDUD3521 590213125R0030286 |
IN 3550246 MI F240501 |
| November 12, 2025 | SHEPZ05426 | CHICAGO RD @ FOWLE RD, MI | III | 1 | — | MACI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHLDV8NSMS8115 1JJV532D0FL878082 |
IN 3118282 MI E949759 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | 3297001076 | EATON OH | III | — | — | ABBOTT LABORATORIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NB9EH4LN233460 1JJV532DXJL049450 |
MI RC05600 MI D553511 |
| September 12, 2025 | 5267001339 | WARREN IN | II | — | — | V. A. LAUNDRY BC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV5PDUD3520 1GRAA9624JB705183 |
IN 3550247 MI F240500 |
| August 21, 2025 | LANES04161 | COLDWATER WEIGH STATION, MI | I | — | — | VA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV2PDUD3524 1GRAA9624JB705183 |
IN 3550248 MI F240500 |
| August 13, 2025 | 2717000548 | JANESVILLE WI | I | — | — | HEXACOMB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR0RSVB2219 1JJV532D5JL083716 |
IN 3450334 MI D704198 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| V.A. LAUNDRY BC | 6 | November 26, 2025 |
| VA | 2 | May 28, 2026 |
| NSK CORPORATION | 1 | January 13, 2026 |
| MACI | 1 | November 12, 2025 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | 1 | November 10, 2025 |
| HEXACOMB | 1 | August 13, 2025 |
| WESTROCK | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| ALLEGHENY CODING | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| ADKEV INC | 1 | February 19, 2025 |
| SMURFIT WESTBROOK BATTLE CREEK | 1 | February 17, 2025 |
| DENSO | 1 | November 19, 2024 |
| E & E MANUFACTURING | 1 | October 31, 2024 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 15, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 17, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 28, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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