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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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MICHAELS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
USDOT 575313 · EIN 68-0467732
140 YOLANO DR, VALLEJO, CA, 94589
(707) 643-2099 · MICHAEL BROWN
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
105 / 133
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
297 / 504
Crashes (24 mo)
0
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance454 pts
Other61 pts
Driver Fitness40 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.209D-STSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 32 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 383.25A1 | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.11A1-LHLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA297
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.18 | 0.13 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.49 | 0.51 | — | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.84 | 0.81 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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 Santa Cruz County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Santa Cruz County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 50 inspections, 14 violations, 3 OOS, 41 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47A-BCLMBD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Other6 viol · 43%
392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 392.2-SLL ×3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 7%
383.25A1
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 392.2-SLL ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 53 vehicles seen in inspections
42 bus7 incomplete vehicle2 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL BROWN
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
133
Registered since
1994-09-21
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 68 carriers
Shares identifiers with 68 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2673688 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ADVENTURE UNLIMITED | 2639203 | officer | strong |
| AZ DESERT TRANSPORT LLC | 4305847 | officer | strong |
| B & P EXCAVATING LLC | 889332 | officer | strong |
| BALES & BALLAST LLC | 4037219 | officer | strong |
| BK CARGO LOGISTICS LLC | 3497015 | officer | strong |
| BLACK STAR LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | 3208258 | officer | strong |
| BROKEN BRANCH TREE SERVICE LLC | 2104364 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/26/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2024)
09/21/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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