Freight Carrier/broker · Detroit, MI

BEN B SCHWARTZ AND SONS INC

7201 W FORT ST SUITE 27 · Detroit, MI 48209

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(313) 841-8300 Tap to call
  • MC #1266525
  • USDOT #885568 USDOT Active
  • 19
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BEN B SCHWARTZ AND SONS INC is a Detroit, MI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1266525 and their USDOT number is 885568.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/06/2025 · last updated Sep 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/06/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 737,687 (2024)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: MI (8), OH (4), IN (1), US (1), TX (1), WI (1), IL (1). Home base: Detroit, Michigan.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Oct 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.94 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 4.03 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.9 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.74 1

Inspection Summary

  • 17
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
BEN B SCHWARTZ AND SONS INC
7201 W FORT ST SUITE 27
DETROIT, MI 48209
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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