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Generated Oct 7, 2026
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FOURTEENTH AVENUE CARTAGE CO INC
USDOT 75892 · MC123445 · EIN 38-2349796 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4401 STECKER AVENUE, DEARBORN, MI, 48126
(313) 945-9522 · JAMES V RYAN
63
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 38.3% — well above the 22% national average6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
78 / 61
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
90 / 944
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy V0105258 · eff 11/21/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate38.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance676 pts
Unsafe Driving222 pts
Other24 pts
Driver Fitness22 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance19 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 16 | 340 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 60 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
MI58
IN17
OH10
IL2
WI2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.78 | 2.71 | ≈47–54% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.50 | 0.37 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.90 | 7.11 | ≈80–84% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.11 | 0.06 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 5 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 50% (16 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (3 OOS) · Brakes 17% (5 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 45 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 36% · Speeding 31% · Phone / texting 27%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 12 inspections, 32 violations, 10 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 8 OOS · 53%
393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 393.48A-BMBCBD ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.175).
2. Other9 viol · 2 OOS · 28%
393.47E ×6, 393.9A-LTSIR, 391.11B4-CLHA
✓ 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 Driving5 viol · 16%
392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLIT
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.085).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 393.47E ×6, 393.48A-BMBCBD ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | WAYNE, MI | ✓ | ||
| 04/15/2026 | DARIEN, IL | ✓ | ||
| 01/19/2026 | GARDEN CITY, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/10/2025 | MONROE, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/20/2025 | WARREN, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/07/2025 | WESTLAND, MI | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 92 vehicles seen in inspections
51 trailer38 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES V RYAN
Annual mileage
4.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
61
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPLIANCE SERVICES SA DE CV | 3023576 | 6 VINs | strong |
| J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC | 215732 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MODERN FORWARDING LLC | 916413 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.4M mi reported (2025)
12/12/2024 — Insurance cancelled — MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy V0105258
11/21/2024 — Insurance filed — Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy V0105258
11/21/2024 — Insurance ended — Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company
policy V0105258
11/21/2024 — Insurance replaced — MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy V0105258
11/15/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2024)
11/15/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2024)
11/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy HAT 0010926-00
12/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 0710469
11/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 7 644 530
10/05/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2017)
10/05/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2017)
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 0710469
09/24/2013 — Insurance replaced — VIGILANT INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 8303-27-40
09/05/2012 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 358157
08/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 358157
11/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 355857
10/05/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/28/2011)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/75892.