B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
128493
MC Number
120924
Fleet Size
518
Total Drivers
607
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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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 5.51% national average. They have 33 crashes on file (14 with injuries). FMCSA records show 699 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 11.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.3% across 74,437 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
699
Total
67%
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
Crash history
33
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
Yes. B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC (USDOT #128493) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC's safety record?
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC has 699 inspections on file and 33 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles 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 to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 26.5% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.