B & W Cartage Company Inc
USDOT 128493 · MC-120924 · Taylor, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
B & W Cartage Company Inc is a corporation based in Taylor, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 518 power units and 607 drivers, which ranks it #20 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 720 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 24.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 29 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 0 fatalities, 27 tow-away), or 5.6 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | B & W Cartage Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 128493 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-120924 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 9850 Pelham, Taylor, MI 48180 |
| Phone | (313) 299-2167 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 128493.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 518 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,271 | 0 |
- 1.17 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 607 CDL drivers; 574 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | B & W Cartage Company Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.9% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 40% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 80% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 33% higher than average |
| Inspections | 720 | 720 with a driver check, 349 with a vehicle check, 499 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 26, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of B & W Cartage Company Inc?
B & W Cartage Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 128493 and operating authority MC-120924.
How many trucks does B & W Cartage Company Inc have?
It reports 518 power units (518 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,271 trailers, with 607 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 19, 2025).
Where is B & W Cartage Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Taylor, Michigan 48180.
What is the out-of-service rate of B & W Cartage Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.