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Generated Oct 2, 2026
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BAKERS GAS & WELDING SUPPLIES INC
USDOT 424482 · EIN 38-1914864
1300 HOWARD STREET, LINCOLN PARK, MI, 48146
(313) 383-5690 · THOMAS KLEMZ
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
40 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 181
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance159 pts
Unsafe Driving12 pts
Other10 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 172.519D3-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
MI16
OH4
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.29 | 0.30 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.17 | 4.28 | ≈52–56% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.26 | 0.26 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-17. “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
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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 53% (5 OOS) · Brakes 28% · Lighting / lamps 19%
• 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 37 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: 4 inspections, 12 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.53B-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.48A-BMBCBD
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.128).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.47E ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×4, 393.53B-B ×2
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Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
9 truck9 trailer8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
THOMAS KLEMZ
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
1990-10-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER'S PROPANE INC | 1054262 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
10/17/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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