HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/306396-avalon-tahoe-mfg-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
AVALON & TAHOE MFG INC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs Michigan average 21.2%.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (989) 463-2112, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC889139.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC889139 | — | The Hanover Insurance Company Policy AWB J039651 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jun 19, 2022 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC889139 | — | The Hanover Insurance Company Policy AWB J039651 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 19, 2022 | 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
2 of 6 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 24 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | MI | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 4, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 22, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 13, 2026 | AZ | 3 | 3 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 19, 2026 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Feb 6, 2026 | SD | 1 | 0 | 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
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 29 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 | 7 | 2 | 46.7% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 40.0% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | 3.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 6.7% | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMAD | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Rural Walker, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Luther, OK | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 306396 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC889139 |
| Legal name | AVALON & TAHOE MFG INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 50 |
| Drivers | 21 |
| Annual mileage | 1,706,552 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 31, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 8, 1987 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 25, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherPontoon Boats
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 AVALON & TAHOE MFG INC
What does AVALON & TAHOE MFG INC's operating authority allow?
MC889139: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about AVALON & TAHOE MFG INC 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 AVALON & TAHOE MFG INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 306396. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (989) 463-2112, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC889139, 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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