HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1605048-putters-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PUTTERS TRUCKING LLC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (616) 893-7973, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC595299.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC595299 | Primary | FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN Policy BAP 3304658 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 11, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 7 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 8 · Michigan avg 3.9%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | MI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 20, 2025 | MI | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 5, 2025 | MI | 2 | 3 | No |
| Mar 17, 2025 | MI | 2 | 5 | No |
| Feb 25, 2025 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 30, 2025 | MI | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 23, 2024 | MI | 2 | 11 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 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), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | 90.9% | 63.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | 3.5% |
10 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39319 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1605048 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC595299 |
| Legal name | PUTTERS TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 420,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 13, 2020) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 7, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherAsphalt Sand
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PUTTERS TRUCKING LLC
What does PUTTERS TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC595299: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PUTTERS TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking PUTTERS TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1605048. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (616) 893-7973, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC595299, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (616) 893-7973
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUTTER'S TRANSPORT INC Carrier |
Hopkins, MI | 3678722 | MC1278552 | 8 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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