HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/115697-imperial-beverage/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:27 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
IMPERIAL BEVERAGE
Doing business as CKL CORPORATION
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (269) 382-4200, not a number from an email or load board.
- MC463563 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 1145697. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 4 · Michigan avg 21.2%
2 of 21 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 29, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 3, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | MI | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| May 3, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 12, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MI | 3 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,399 vehicle and 85,567 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 31 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 54.5% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | 63.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 12.5% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C2B | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Aetna Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Byron Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | St Clair Shores, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Rothbury, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 115697 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC463563 |
| Legal name | IMPERIAL BEVERAGE |
| DBA name | CKL CORPORATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 66 |
| Drivers | 70 |
| Annual mileage | 2,900,555 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 20, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 18, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Beverages
Questions about IMPERIAL BEVERAGE
What does IMPERIAL BEVERAGE's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for IMPERIAL BEVERAGE (MC463563), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about IMPERIAL BEVERAGE is old or missing?
MC463563, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking IMPERIAL BEVERAGE?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 115697. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (269) 382-4200, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches the docket on file, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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