What is Culkar Cartage Services LLC's safety grade?

Culkar Cartage Services LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Culkar Cartage Services LLC have?

Culkar Cartage Services LLC has 6 inspections on record with a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 5 violations.

Has Culkar Cartage Services LLC been involved in any crashes?

Culkar Cartage Services LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Culkar Cartage Services LLC have active authority and insurance?

Culkar Cartage Services LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Culkar Cartage Services LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2609304 · Ypsilanti, MI 48198 · 7342771525

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Culkar Cartage Services LLC (DOT# 2609304) in Ypsilanti, Michigan has 6 inspections on record with 5 violations and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

6 Inspections

16.7% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 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 16.7%

Carrier: 16.7% (1 of 6) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 6) National: 6.4%

51% OOS rate better than 51% of carriers in Michigan

46% crash rate better than 46% of carriers in Michigan

Violation Categories · 5 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.

5 total violations across 6 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 6 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 6 states: IN, KY, MT, OH, SD, TN

Level 1: 3 (50%) Level 3: 3 (50%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
03/10/2026	KY	1	1
03/13/2025	IN	3	0
02/05/2025	OH	3	0
05/30/2024	MT	3	0
03/09/2024	SD	1	0
06/02/2023	TN	1	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 MC1316332

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	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	10/01/2023

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 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 04/16/2015

MCS-150 Filed 20260329 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 80,690

Address 1157 East Clark Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198