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DAN SUGGATE & SON TRUCKING INC
DBA: Dan Suggate & Son Trucking
Falmouth, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 717013 · MC 330091
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-330091 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC330091
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN279551
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
717013
MC Number
MC-330091
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 4, 1997
Authority Granted
January 29, 1998
Annual Mileage
289,581 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Falmouth, MI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
29th 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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2024 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI2
MT2
SD2
FL1
KY1
ND1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR1FN577524 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4822PA067415 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR5GN290351 | 3 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48225C008172 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480FA326501 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZRXRN107010 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | MYERD01796 | MI, MI | I | 2 | — | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZSZRXRN107010 1UYFS2480FA326501 |
MI RC53274 MI D182178 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | CV42257179 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 4 | — | BRYAN CURTIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRLR |
3HSDJAPR5GN290351 5MAPA48225C008172 |
MI RB90387 MI B076836 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | U485501210 | BELT MT | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSDJAPR1FN577524 5MAPA4822PA067415 |
MI RB90388 MI E249948 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 23, 2025 | 5610001320 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | BLUELINX CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSDJAPR1FN577524 5MAPA4822PA067415 |
MI RB90388 MI E249948 |
| April 23, 2025 | 3164008977 | JASPER FL | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MACK TRAIL |
3HSDJAPR5GN290351 5MAPA48225C008172 |
MI RB90387 MI B076836 |
| March 26, 2025 | U712600799 | WIBAUX MT | I | 9 | 2 | WOOD HAVEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSDJAPR1FN577524 5MAPA4822PA067415 |
MI RB90388 MI E249948 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 20, 2025 | TR57006978 | FARGO ND | II | 1 | — | WOODHAVEN LOG & LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MACK TRAIL |
3HSDJAPR5GN290351 5MAPA48225C008172 |
MI RB90387 MI B076836 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 6, 2025 | HP10100039 | MITCHELL SD | III | — | — | BLUELINX CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSDJAPR1FN577524 5MAPA4822PA067415 |
MI RB90388 MI E249948 |
| May 15, 2024 | KELLC02079 | I75SB@HARTWICK PINES REST AREA, MI | I | 7 | 1 | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSDJAPR1FN577524 5MAPA4822PA067415 |
MI RB90388 MI E249948 |
| 392.9A1 | OOSFailing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 18, 2023 | HP01170504 | SHAWNEE COUNTY - 177, KS | II | 2 | — | KENNY DUNCAN | Truck Tractor Motor Coach |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSDJAPR1FN577524 5MAPA4822PA067415 |
MI RB90388 MI E249948 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MENARDS | 2 | July 29, 2026 |
| BLUELINX CORP | 2 | November 23, 2025 |
| WOODHAVEN LOG & LUMBER | 2 | February 20, 2025 |
| BRYAN CURTIS | 1 | May 22, 2026 |
| WOOD HAVEN | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
| KENNY DUNCAN | 1 | December 18, 2023 |
| CANFOR SOUTHERN PINE INC | 1 | November 30, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 14, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 6, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 6, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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