HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/838896-michael-b-baker/ · Checked 2026-10-19 04:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
MICHAEL B BAKER
Doing business as FURNITURE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
No risk signals found
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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, (602) 725-3474, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC490791.
- 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) | MC490791 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT21731A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 2 · Arizona avg 22.3%
0 of 4 · Arizona avg 4.5%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CO | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 1 | No |
| Nov 6, 2024 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Arizona average covers 53,931 vehicle and 81,867 driver inspections of all Arizona-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.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Arizona share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 100.0% | 75.7% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351CBNVLAWD | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Arizona column is the mix across all Arizona-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 838896 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC490791 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL B BAKER |
| DBA name | FURNITURE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 157,515 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 10, 1999 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
OtherOffice Furniture
Questions about MICHAEL B BAKER
What does MICHAEL B BAKER's operating authority allow?
MC490791: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MICHAEL B BAKER 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 MICHAEL B BAKER?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 838896. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (602) 725-3474, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC490791, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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