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Freight Carrier · Kalamazoo, MI

FATHER NIXON GROUP LLC

810 RAY ST · Kalamazoo, MI 49048

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(269) 341-0637 Tap to call

MC #1723004
USDOT #4391935 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

FATHER NIXON GROUP LLC is a Kalamazoo, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1723004 and their USDOT number is 4391935.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/09/2025 · last updated Aug 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/09/2025

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: IL (2), SD (1), MI (1), KY (1), IA (1), TX (1), AR (1), IN (1), PA (1), NJ (1), OH (1), MS (1). Home base: Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 22.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.5 4 Vehicle Maintenance 8.86 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 1

Inspection Summary

13
Total
7
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 3

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 4

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× 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
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
392.9(a)(3)Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

FATHER NIXON GROUP LLC
810 RAY ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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