B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
128493
MC Number
120924
Fleet Size
518
Total Drivers
607
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in TAYLOR, Michigan, operating 518 power units with 607 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.3% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 31 crashes on file (12 with injuries). FMCSA records show 720 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Michigan is 12.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 76,432 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
720
Total
68%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Great West Casualty Co — eff. Nov 1, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) — eff. Nov 1, 2025
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
31
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC (USDOT #128493) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC's safety record?
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC has 720 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 31 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC operate?
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC operates 518 power units with 607 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC located?
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC is based in TAYLOR, Michigan at 9850 PELHAM, 48180. Phone: (313) 299-2167.
What are B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC's out-of-service rates?
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 26.5%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.