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THE 3-R GROUP INC

Saginaw, MI

CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 616118 · MC 1042687
Active Authority Active No Safety Rating Active 7 yrs, 1 mo
5
Power Units
5
Drivers
8
Inspections
40%
Vehicle OOS
$750,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-1042687 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 1 mo
  • Insurance on file: $750,000
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
  • 8 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC1042687
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Active

Insurance on File

THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2N318452
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$750,000

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
616118
MC Number
MC-1042687
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 4, 1995
Authority Granted
August 1, 2019
Annual Mileage
206,797 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
5207 Mackinaw, Saginaw, MI 48603
Owner / Officer
Herschel Roberts

Cargo Types

General FreightOther Cargo

Safety & Performance

Inspections, violations and crash history

Out-of-Service Rate

37.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order 8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 70th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
6

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
2 insp · 0 OOS
2025
4 insp · 6 OOS
2024
2 insp · 0 OOS

Inspection Records (8)

DateStateLevelVehicleViol.Status
July 16, 2026 FL Level III — Driver Only PETERBILT · 2NP2HM6X0KM631178 1 Passed
May 18, 2026 FL Level I — Full PETERBILT · 2NP2HM6X0KM631181 2 Passed
November 11, 2025 KY Level I — Full ISU · JALC4W165K7011088 1 1 OOS
September 20, 2025 AL Level II — Walk-Around PETERBILT · 2NP2HM6X0KM631181 1 1 OOS
August 11, 2025 FL Level II — Walk-Around HINO · 5PVNJ7AV3R5T55881 5 4 OOS
May 28, 2025 FL Level III — Driver Only PETERBILT · 2NP2HM6X0KM631181 0 Clean
December 18, 2024 FL Level III — Driver Only PETERBILT · 2NPNHM6X0NM778960 0 Clean
December 2, 2024 FL Level II — Walk-Around PETERBILT · 2NPNHM6X0NM778960 3 Passed

What Inspectors Found

Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.

Vehicle Maintenance 4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving 1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service 3 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness 1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 8 inspections
DateCategoryViolationSev.Status
November 11, 2025 Vehicle Maintenance · Tires Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 8 Out of service
August 11, 2025 Driver Fitness · License-related: High License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL 8 Out of service
August 11, 2025 Vehicle Maintenance · Tires Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area 8 Out of service
August 11, 2025 Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 6 Out of service
September 20, 2025 Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty 5 Out of service
August 11, 2025 Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency 1 Out of service
December 2, 2024 Vehicle Maintenance · Tires Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8 Cited
August 11, 2025 Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7 Cited
August 11, 2025 Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6 Cited
July 16, 2026 Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving State/Local Laws - Following too closely 5 Cited
May 18, 2026 Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4 Cited
December 2, 2024 Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper 3 Cited
August 11, 2025 Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing 2 Cited
December 2, 2024 Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 Cited
May 18, 2026 Hours-of-Service Compliance · EOBR Related HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce 1 Cited

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL6
AL1
KY1

Fleet & Equipment (5)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Straight Truck Power units Class 4–6
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2019 Peterbilt 337 Truck · Class 6 2NP2HM6X0KM631181 3 1
2022 Peterbilt 330 Truck · Class 6 2NPNHM6X0NM778960 2
2019 Peterbilt 337 Truck · Class 6 2NP2HM6X0KM631178 1
2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle Truck · Class 6 5PVNJ7AV3R5T55881 1 1
2019 Isuzu NPR-HD Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 JALC4W165K7011088 1 1
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
August 1, 2019GRANTEDCommon Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
May 28, 2019BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file

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