Porter's Towing of Michigan INC Safety Record

DOT# 1307155 · Carleton, MI 48117 · 7342828361

B

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Porter's Towing of Michigan INC (DOT# 1307155) in Carleton, Michigan has 8 inspections on record with 13 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

8 Inspections
12.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
10 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5%
Carrier: 12.5% (1 of 8) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 12.5%
Carrier: 12.5% (1 of 8) National: 6.4%
61% OOS rate better than 61% of carriers in Michigan
46% crash rate better than 46% of carriers in Michigan

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.

13 total violations across 8 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
5
Unsafe Driving
7
Driver Fitness
1

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.

Inspected across 2 states: MI, NM
Level 1: 1 (12%) Level 2: 3 (38%) Level 3: 4 (50%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 MI 3 0 0
02/17/2026 MI 2 0 0
11/03/2025 MI 3 0 0
07/19/2024 MI 3 0 0
05/15/2024 MI 3 0 0
04/22/2024 MI 1 1 1
07/20/2023 NM 2 0 0
07/20/2023 NM 2 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC517051
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Fremont Insurance Company $1,000 10/26/2020

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.

Power Units 10
Drivers 10
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 11/24/2004
MCS-150 Filed 20250317 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 300,000
Address 595 Carleton Rockwood Rd, Carleton, MI 48117