Cordes INC Safety Record
DOT# 289530 · Byron Center, MI 49315-1000 · 6168779935
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/04/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cordes INC (DOT# 289530) in Byron Center, Michigan has 48 inspections on record with 120 violations and a 27.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. 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 · 120 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 · 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | MI | 2 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/10/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/11/2025 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 10/02/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/30/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2025 | MI | 3 | 0 |
| 09/09/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/04/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 10 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-MAY-24 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-FEB-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-AUG-25 | MI | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 24-MAY-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23-JAN-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-MAR-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-SEP-25 | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 09-SEP-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-AUG-25 | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 02-JAN-25 | MI | 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.
| 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.