Carleton Transportation INC Safety Record
DOT# 1302626 · Carleton, MI 48117 · 7345583338
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 10/27/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Carleton Transportation INC (DOT# 1302626) in Carleton, Michigan has 10 inspections on record with 15 violations and a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 15 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 10 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/19/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 04/25/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 11/13/2024 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 06/05/2024 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 04/04/2024 | MI | 3 | 0 |
| 12/18/2023 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 10/24/2023 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/21/2023 | MI | 2 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.