SAMUEL L FORREST

AUTHORIZED

DBA: SAM FORREST AND SONS

7858 E DECKERVILLE RD, DEFORD, MI, 48729-9706|(989) 737-9812

USDOT

561430

MC Number

274073

Fleet Size

2

Total Drivers

2

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

SAMUEL L FORREST is a small interstate motor carrier based in DEFORD, Michigan, operating 2 power units with 2 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. No crashes on file.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

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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

0

Total

Driver %

Driver Inspections0
Vehicle Inspections0

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — eff. Oct 13, 2021

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is SAMUEL L FORREST authorized to operate?

Yes. SAMUEL L FORREST (USDOT #561430) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is SAMUEL L FORREST's safety record?

SAMUEL L FORREST has 0 inspections on file and no 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 SAMUEL L FORREST operate?

SAMUEL L FORREST operates 2 power units with 2 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does SAMUEL L FORREST transport hazardous materials?

No. SAMUEL L FORREST does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is SAMUEL L FORREST located?

SAMUEL L FORREST is based in DEFORD, Michigan at 7858 E DECKERVILLE RD, 48729-9706. Phone: (989) 737-9812.