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TIMOTHY J PLUTCHAK
DBA: Plutchak Trucking
Menominee, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 672209 · MC 902026
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 9 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-902026 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
45.5% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 62.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC902026
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CON-IIC-CA-0000266-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
672209
MC Number
MC-902026
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
November 5, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 10, 1997
Authority Reinstated
April 11, 2017
Annual Mileage
115,471 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Menominee, MI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
62.5%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 88th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (41.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C7WRKBL2DG542501 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| January 8, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X77D655389 | 1 | Passed |
| September 30, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSCNAPR84C078153 | 3 | Passed |
| September 16, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | TRLR · W092205806WG12014 | 0 | Clean |
| September 16, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB0XX5N896447 | 0 | Clean |
| August 26, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRKFL1EG284726 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 30, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRKFL1EG284726 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| January 15, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X36D656795 | 1 | Passed |
| December 16, 2024 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X36D656795 | 1 | Passed |
| December 11, 2024 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5D69X2WN447596 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| November 18, 2024 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSFHDZR6PC065974 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 23, 2024 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKDD09X33J703973 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI7
MI4
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Flatbed
6
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Landoll Corporation 660 | Flatbed | 1LH660UH6V1008936 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X36D656795 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKFL1EG284726 | 2 | 2 |
| Homemade T | — | 00000000000001267 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24820181547630 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Dakota Manufacturing Co. | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DA72T0417P018926 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Ditch Witch TP20J | Flatbed | 1DS0000Y4S17M1900 | 1 | 1 |
| Kiefer | — | 1DVDF2624PA000865 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF452A1E3810748 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF452A3H3032070 | 1 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD09X33J703973 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X2WN447596 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0XX5N896447 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X77D655389 | 1 | — |
| 2004 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR84C078153 | 1 | — |
| 1993 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHDZR6PC065974 | 1 | 1 |
| Unk | — | 2V9CS4349GS022990 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKBL2DG542501 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | — | W092205806WG12014 | 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
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 11, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 20, 2017 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 19, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 4, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 13, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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