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Generated Oct 14, 2026
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M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC
USDOT 3851764 · MC1404198 · EIN 38-1880219 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9195 MARINE CITY HWY, IRA, MI, 48023-1221
(586) 725-8373 · MEGAN CHARTIER
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 30% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
113 / 65
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 186
Crashes (24 mo)
4 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. — $2M BIPD · policy 5309741 · eff 04/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance146 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Other22 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MI23
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.38 | 0.38 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.23 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.11 | 9.11 | ≈81–85% (over 75) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 25% (1 OOS) · Load securement 25% (2 OOS) · Tires 21% (1 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 24 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 Livingston County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Livingston 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 53% · Seat belt 47%
• 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 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Other6 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 | DETROIT, MI | ✓ | ||
| 04/28/2026 | IRA TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/01/2025 | Locke Twp, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/29/2025 | KAWKAWLIN TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
25 trailer14 truck14 incomplete vehicle4 other
Company profile
Officer
MEGAN CHARTIER
Recordable crash rate
0.33 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
65
Registered since
2022-03-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
Activity history (recent)
06/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2026)
04/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 2924989
04/01/2025 — Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5309741
04/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 2924989
03/17/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2025)
06/23/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/14/2023 — Insurance cancelled — FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA100042226
04/15/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (06/20/2023)
04/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA100042226
03/28/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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