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FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC

120 SOUTH AVE · Battle Creek, MI 49014

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #1588470
  • USDOT #75762 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC is a Battle Creek, MI freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1588470 and their USDOT number is 75762.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/10/2025 · last updated May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/10/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 186,686 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: MI (5). Home base: Battle Creek, Michigan.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 8 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 6.14 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.88 1

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC
120 SOUTH AVE
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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