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FOURTEENTH AVENUE CARTAGE CO INC

4401 STECKER AVENUE · Dearborn, MI 48126

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #123445
  • USDOT #75892 USDOT Active
  • 78
    Power Units
  • 61
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FOURTEENTH AVENUE CARTAGE CO INC is a Dearborn, MI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 78 truck(s) in their fleet and 61 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-123445 and their USDOT number is 75892.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/20/2025 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/20/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,374,587 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 61 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 61 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 61 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 61 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: MI (61), IN (18), OH (15), WI (2), IL (1), US (1). Home base: Dearborn, Michigan.

Safety Record

23 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.26 21 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 3 Vehicle Maintenance 7.08 37 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 1

Inspection Summary

  • 98
    Total
  • 39
    Clean
  • 59
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 62 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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 7

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 35

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.106(b)Cargo not immobilized or secured1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.519C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to meet placard size and border requirements1× SW 5

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
FOURTEENTH AVENUE CARTAGE CO INC
4401 STECKER AVENUE
DEARBORN, MI 48126
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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