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CHAFFIN & SONS TRUCKING LTD
Vestaburg, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 665351 · MC 312168
No Safety Rating
Active 29 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-312168 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Michigan Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC312168
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA864733089
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
665351
MC Number
MC-312168
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 1, 1996
Authority Granted
December 30, 1996
Annual Mileage
75,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8708 Kendalville Rd, Vestaburg, MI 48891
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Paul Chaffin
Officer 2
Judith Chaffin
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 3297001811 | PIQUA OH | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY |
1XPXD49X3JD463480 1UYVS253X6M792305 |
MI RB73247 MI D994084 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 1996 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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