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Generated Oct 5, 2026
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MATRIX TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2267337 · MC788373 · EIN 37-1660957 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
31111 OLD WIXOM ROAD, WIXOM, MI, 48393
(810) 225-4415 · MAUREEN KIEFER
49
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 52.9% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
34 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
54 / 982
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
Secura Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy A3379413 · eff 02/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate52.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance957 pts
Unsafe Driving72 pts
Other39 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 230 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 108 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 66 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 64 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 34 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 32 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
Most inspected states
MI47
OH5
IN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.49 | 2.44 | ≈36–43% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13.06 | 13.06 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 30% (12 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (5 OOS) · Brakes 25% (8 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 38% · Speeding 33% · Seat belt 29%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 28 violations, 12 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance19 viol · 11 OOS · 68%
393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 9.795).
2. Other7 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
393.47E ×2, 393.9A-LTSIR, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.868).
Repeat offenders: 393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | Cascade Twp, MI | 2 | ✓ | |
| 06/05/2025 | DETROIT, MI | ✓ | ||
| 03/21/2025 | Oshtemo Twp, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 71 vehicles seen in inspections
42 trailer28 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MAUREEN KIEFER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
32
Registered since
2012-01-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHECKMATE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2998558 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MATRIX QUALITY SERVICES INC | 2102862 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MATRIX QUALITY SERVICES INC (USDOT 2102862, 2010).
Activity history (recent)
01/08/2026 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS BROKER — GRANTED
12/29/2025 — Insurance filed — Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 101733915
12/29/2025 — Insurance ended — Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
policy 101733915
12/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
10/02/2023 — PROPERTY BROKER — WITHDRAWN
02/05/2023 — Insurance cancelled — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy A3318423
02/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Secura Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A3379413
02/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Secura Insurance Company
policy A3379413
02/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy A3318423
02/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 315233
01/30/2020 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z28165
12/20/2019 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z28165
12/20/2018 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
09/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4E81884
09/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN
BIPD/Primary · policy XA 2993939
09/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4E81905
06/15/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/27/2012 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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