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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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CORDES INC
USDOT 289530 · MC1356163 · EIN 38-2228146 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10100 SEDROC INDUSTRIAL DR SW, BYRON CENTER, MI, 49315-1000
(616) 877-9935 · STEVEN J CORDES
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 31.3% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
35 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 296
Crashes (24 mo)
9 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-L33987 · eff 12/20/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance361 pts
Unsafe Driving48 pts
Other23 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 80 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45A-BHTBS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MI26
OH2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.16 | 1.19 | ≈11–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.81 | 4.56 | ≈53–57% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-13. “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
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 Van Buren County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Van Buren 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 90% · Following / lane / reckless 10%
• 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 8 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 34% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 28% (2 OOS) · Brakes 17% (4 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 28 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: 2 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.87).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ 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 — 9 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | OLIVE TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 03/04/2026 | HAMILTON TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/09/2025 | PARMA TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/09/2025 | Gaines Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 08/26/2025 | Orange Twp, MI | 1 | 2 | ✓ |
| 08/08/2025 | NUNDA TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/19/2025 | BAGLEY TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/23/2025 | VEVAY TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/02/2025 | JAMESTOWN TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 68 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer13 incomplete vehicle11 truck
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN J CORDES
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
1987-04-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTORS TRUCKING INC | 392199 | email, phone | strong |
| CORDES BULK TRANSPORT LLC | 1237915 | officer, email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2024)
01/07/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/20/2021 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-L33987
04/06/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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