Reliable Carriers INC Safety Record

DOT# 242599 · Canton, MI 48187-2415 · 7344536677

B

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/17/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Reliable Carriers INC (DOT# 242599) in Canton, Michigan has 343 inspections on record with 337 violations and a 17.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 19 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

343 Inspections
17.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
19 Crashes
292 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 17.2%
Carrier: 17.2% (59 of 343) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.6%
Carrier: 0.6% (2 of 343) National: 6.4%
50% OOS rate better than 50% of carriers in Michigan
33% crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Michigan

Violation Categories · 337 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.

337 total violations across 343 inspections
72 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
197
Unsafe Driving
108
Hours of Service
28
Driver Fitness
1
Other
3

Inspection History · 100 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.

Inspected across 41 states
Level 1: 55 (16%) Level 2: 120 (35%) Level 3: 165 (48%) Level 5: 3 (1%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/17/2026 MT 3 0 0
03/13/2026 MI 2 0 0
03/12/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/10/2026 WA 2 1 0
03/05/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/04/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/01/2026 CA 3 0 0
02/26/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/26/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/25/2026 NE 2 1 0

Crash History · 19 records

1 fatal crash
10 injury crashes
28-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-MAY-24 FL 0 0 0
28-AUG-24 GA 0 0 0
27-JUL-24 MD 0 4 0
27-APR-24 CO 0 1 0
26-OCT-25 MI 1 1 0
26-AUG-24 CA 0 0 0
24-AUG-24 IL 0 1 0
21-MAR-25 MI 0 1 0
20-NOV-25 AZ 0 0 0
18-AUG-24 MD 0 0 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.

MC/MX Number MC172994
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD Protective Insurance Co. N/A 07/01/2008
CARGO Protective Insurance Co. N/A 07/01/2008

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.

Power Units 292
Drivers 273
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/14/1984
MCS-150 Filed 20250926 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 21,855,796
Address 41555 Koppernick Road, Canton, MI 48187-2415

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Resources

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