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B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC

9850 PELHAM · Taylor, MI 48180

Authorized: Property
(313) 299-2167 Tap to call
  • MC #120924
  • USDOT #128493 USDOT Active
  • 518
    Power Units
  • 607
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC is a Taylor, MI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 518 truck(s) in their fleet and 607 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-120924 and their USDOT number is 128493.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/19/2025 · last updated May 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/19/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 33,614,480 (2021)

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kentucky — 157 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 105 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 91 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 83 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 81 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 81 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 81 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 81 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 59 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 31 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 15 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 15 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: KY (157), IL (105), IN (91), OH (83), MI (81), TN (59), NM (34), MO (31), NC (15), WV (12), GA (12), KS (12), +10 more. Home base: Taylor, Michigan.

Safety Record

126 Severe Violations Updated 15 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 11
    Injury
  • 18
    Tow
  • 29
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.81 93 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.3 48 Vehicle Maintenance 4.86 171 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

  • 728
    Total
  • 437
    Clean
  • 291
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 163 unique codes

Critical 48

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone6× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone6× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× 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 ATIS34× OOS×34 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak23× OOS×23 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss4× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative5× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STYCISSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× 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
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.1422× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts1× 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/combination11× OOS×11 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 21

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation25× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation9× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 31

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes5× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)2× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× 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-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× SW 5
  • 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.3× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet2× SW 1
  • 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.2× 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
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 63

Locations

Physical Address
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC
9850 PELHAM
TAYLOR, MI 48180
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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