CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
398874
MC Number
65929
Fleet Size
22
Total Drivers
17
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in KALAMAZOO, Michigan, operating 22 power units with 17 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 16.7% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 12 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, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
12
Total
60%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — eff. Apr 28, 2023
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY (USDOT #398874) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY's safety record?
CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY has 12 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 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 CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY operate?
CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY operates 22 power units with 17 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY transport hazardous materials?
No. CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY located?
CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY is based in KALAMAZOO, Michigan at 4704 SOUTH 29TH STREET, 49048. Phone: (269) 343-2943.
What are CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY's out-of-service rates?
CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 16.7%, 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 12.5%, 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.