HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/402985-c-s-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
C & S TRANSPORTATION INC
No risk signals found
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.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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) 354-3890, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1497326.
- 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) | MC1497326 | — | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company Policy CA40018330007 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 22, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1497326 | — | General Star Indemnity Company Policy IXG677789C · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | May 22, 2026 | 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
1 of 8 · Michigan avg 21.2%
0 of 8 · Michigan avg 3.9%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | MI | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | MI | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | MI | 1 | 6 | No |
| Jun 27, 2025 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 12, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | 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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 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 | 8 | 0 | 72.7% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 0.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172516C6HMPMC | 1 | 0 |
| Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 39210A3RRC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABLMACBD | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 402985 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1497326 |
| Legal name | C & S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 369,297 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 30, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesOtherLeachate Water
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 C & S TRANSPORTATION INC
What does C & S TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC1497326: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about C & S TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
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 C & S TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 402985. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (989) 354-3890, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1497326, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (989) 354-3890
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C & S CARRIERS INC Review Carrier · DBA C&S CARRIERS |
Alpena, MI | 1341623 | MC516967 | 24 | Active Current · Motus |
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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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