HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/569385-michael-d-fenters/ · Checked 2026-10-19 16:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MICHAEL D FENTERS
Doing business as MICHAEL D FENTERS TRUCKING
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.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (541) 891-9461, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC329852.
- 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: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC329852 | — | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy GWP06546A · 34 | — | Mar 28, 2002 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC329852 | — | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy GWP06546A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 28, 2002 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 59 · Oregon avg 22.1%
1 of 63 · Oregon avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | 8 | No |
| Sep 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | 8 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 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 Oregon average covers 22,261 vehicle and 33,173 driver inspections of all Oregon-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
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 51 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 | Oregon share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 8 | 73.3% | 71.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 23.3% | 12.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.3% | 10.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 2 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311BCSRIGRR | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSBDSA | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABRC | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel - Tank not secured. Fuel Systems · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39365CFNS | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Oregon column is the mix across all Oregon-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 | 569385 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC329852 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL D FENTERS |
| DBA name | MICHAEL D FENTERS TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 507,363 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 19, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
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 MICHAEL D FENTERS
What does MICHAEL D FENTERS's operating authority allow?
MC329852: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MICHAEL D FENTERS 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. 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 MICHAEL D FENTERS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 569385. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (541) 891-9461, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC329852, 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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