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Generated Oct 12, 2026
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POWER VAC OF MICHIGAN INC
USDOT 1654243 · MC608682 · EIN 75-3064213 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
44300 GRAND RIVER AVE, NOVI, MI, 48375
(248) 912-9974 · STEVE TOWNSEND
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
53 / 46
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 247
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
CNA Insurance Companies — $750K BIPD · policy 6079223743 · eff 08/30/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance121 pts
Unsafe Driving110 pts
Other26 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.11A1-LRLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-DMOVE | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
MI34
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.98 | 0.98 | ≈28–35% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.21 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.41 | 3.24 | ≈35–39% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 27% · Phone / texting 27% · Following / lane / reckless 19%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 30% (1 OOS) · Brakes 30% · Tires 25% (4 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 60%
392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-DMOVE, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.735).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 20%
393.9A-LHLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.558).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 | NOVI, MI | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/17/2025 | YORK TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/05/2024 | CHESANING TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
34 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
STEVE TOWNSEND
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
46
Registered since
2007-06-11
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & B GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN CLEANING INC | 1644801 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| HEARTLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | 2466718 | officer | strong |
| PIPELINE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | 2021985 | strong | |
| S & L TRUCKING LLC | 3217550 | officer | strong |
| STEVE TOWNSEND | 1652236 | officer | strong |
| TOWNSEND FARMS LLC | 4307426 | officer | strong |
| BLAST & VAC INC | 1646341 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
05/16/2021 — Insurance cancelled — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E53838
04/19/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2021)
08/30/2020 — Insurance filed — CNA Insurance Companies
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6079223743
08/30/2020 — Insurance replaced — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E53838
10/05/2018 — Insurance cancelled — HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E53838
10/28/2016 — Insurance cancelled — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy A3095488
10/05/2016 — Insurance replaced — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy A3095488
10/03/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/11/2016)
10/05/2015 — Insurance cancelled — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy A3095488
07/30/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/11/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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