HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3143210-696-gratiot-towing-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 17:16 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
696 & Gratiot Towing LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum (last known)$1,000,000 on file; $5,000,000 required.
- No roadside inspections for a fleet of 13 power unitsA fleet this size usually has some inspections in 24 months. The fleet size on the registration may be out of date.
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, (586) 872-2704, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1071601.
- 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) | MC1071601 | Primary | Fremont Insurance Company Policy CAP 0031482 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 6, 2019 | 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
0 of 0 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 2 · Michigan avg 3.9%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 2
2 straight trucks
Freightliner 2
13 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2026 | MI | 3 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 51,437 vehicle and 85,636 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
3 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 5 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | 3.5% |
3 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… Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Roseville, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Warren, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Rochester Hills, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Clinton Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 3143210 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1071601 |
| Legal name | 696 & GRATIOT TOWING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 161,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 31, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @lahham.us |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 13 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
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 696 & Gratiot Towing LLC
What does 696 & Gratiot Towing LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for 696 & Gratiot Towing LLC (MC1071601), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about 696 & Gratiot Towing LLC 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. 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 696 & Gratiot Towing LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3143210. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (586) 872-2704, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1071601, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (586) 872-2704
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Detroit LLC High risk Carrier · DBA East Detroit Towing |
Detroit, MI | 3513225 | MC1604269 | 2 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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