HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2323865-stafford-transport-of-michigan-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
STAFFORD TRANSPORT OF MICHIGAN INC
Doing business as CUSTOM ECOLOGY OF OHIO
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Oct 7, 2023. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average53.5% vs Georgia average 22.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (804) 564-3448, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC976863.
- 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) | MC976863 | Primary | NUOVO INDEMNITY RISK RETENTION GROUP INC Policy 1-AUTO-AL-2026 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC976863 | Excess over $1,000,000 | HARTWELL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy B1098M255539 · 91X | $4,000,000 | Dec 31, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
136 of 254 · Georgia avg 22.6%
20 of 559 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | MS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | GA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 2, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | LA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | AL | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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 Georgia average covers 65,448 vehicle and 121,709 driver inspections of all Georgia-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
597 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 210 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 1,027 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 | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 491 | 188 | 82.2% | 59.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 79 | 0 | 13.2% | 18.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 23 | 18 | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 0.5% | 15.6% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 53 | 53 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 29 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 25 | 25 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 25 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 22 | 22 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 16 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 16 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 15 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 14 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 13 | 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 Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | South Fulton, GA | 0 | 1 |
| May 21, 2026 | Eunice, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Rural Mobile, AL | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | GA | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Rural Mobile, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Lake Charles, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2323865 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC976863 |
| Legal name | STAFFORD TRANSPORT OF MICHIGAN INC |
| DBA name | CUSTOM ECOLOGY OF OHIO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 310 |
| Drivers | 274 |
| Annual mileage | 13,786,841 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Oct 7, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 11, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 5, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkOtherSolid Waste, Not Tra
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 STAFFORD TRANSPORT OF MICHIGAN INC
What does STAFFORD TRANSPORT OF MICHIGAN INC's operating authority allow?
MC976863: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about STAFFORD TRANSPORT OF MICHIGAN INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking STAFFORD TRANSPORT OF MICHIGAN INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2323865. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (804) 564-3448, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC976863, 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 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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