HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/29590-chat-of-michigan-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 11:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC
Freight Forwarder
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 6 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
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, (313) 299-2167, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF5587.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | FF5587 | — | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ILM0300400 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Oct 30, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | FF5587 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 5942261-00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 5, 2008 | Active |
| Surety Bond | FF5587 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy 91508 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 29590 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF5587 |
| Legal name | CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 50,167 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @aol.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 1 |
| Straight trucks | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General Freight
Truck safety records
Not applicable to this business type. CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC holds broker authority only and has no roadside inspections or crashes in the last 24 months. A broker does not operate trucks under its authority; check the safety record of the carrier it books for your load.
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC
Is CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC a broker or a carrier?
CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC is a freight forwarder with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC's operating authority allow?
FF5587: Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them).
Which information about CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 29590. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (313) 299-2167, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF5587, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Other companies using (313) 299-2167
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.
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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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