HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/289530-cordes-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CORDES INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC207558: no authority granted
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, (616) 877-9935, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1356163 or MC207558.
- 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) | MC1356163 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-L33987 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 20, 2021 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC207558 | — | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy LTM206609 · 91 | — | Oct 2, 1988 | Active Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 16 · Michigan avg 21.2%
0 of 28 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | MI | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Feb 27, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 12, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | MI | 2 | 1 | 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
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 7 | 63.2% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 26.3% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 10.5% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F1HOSM | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345ABHTBS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMBD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Walker, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Olive Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Hamilton Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Parma Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Gaines Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Orange Twp, MI | 1 | 2 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Nunda Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Bagley Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Vevay Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Jamestown Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 289530 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1356163, MC207558 |
| Legal name | CORDES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 35 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 2,082,396 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 12, 1989) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 6, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsCoal/CokeGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSand, Gravel, Stone
Questions about CORDES INC
What does CORDES INC's operating authority allow?
MC1356163: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CORDES 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 CORDES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 289530. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (616) 877-9935, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1356163 or MC207558, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (616) 877-9935
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTORS TRUCKING INC Carrier |
Byron Center, MI | 392199 | MC262797 | 1 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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