Lois Kay Contracting
USDOT 1596539 · Saginaw, Michigan · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Lois Kay Contracting is a company based in Saginaw, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 78 power units and 51 drivers, which ranks it #201 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 15 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 14.3% of vehicle inspections and 13.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 5.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, passengers, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lois Kay Contracting |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1596539 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3046 Carrollton Road, Saginaw, MI 48604 |
| Phone | (989) 753-3618 |
| First registered | Jan 17, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1596539.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 51 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.65 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 985,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 12,628 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 51 CDL drivers; 0 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Lois Kay Contracting | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.3% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 30% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 13.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 300% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.1 | 4.8 | 4.5 | about average |
| Inspections | 15 | 15 with a driver check, 7 with a vehicle check, 17 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Michigan
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Gold Transport Inc USDOT 1716468 | Dorr | 88 | 30 | 13 | 20.0% | 3 |
| Lester Brothers Excavation Inc USDOT 377003 | Jackson | 76 | 151 | 35 | 16.7% | 8 |
| M&Q Transportation Inc USDOT 1684858 | Holt | 93 | 93 | 47 | 38.5% | 6 |
| American Motor Lines Inc USDOT 173929 | Detroit | 115 | 113 | 35 | 40.9% | 9 |
| Adica Trucking LLC USDOT 840597 | Taylor | 100 | 108 | 40 | 25.0% | 7 |
| Alco Transportation Inc USDOT 525677 | Wayne | 90 | 56 | 149 | 31.6% | 10 |
Other carriers near Saginaw
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Transport Limited Partnership USDOT 300960 | Saginaw | 288 | 252 | 441 | 34.5% | 33 |
| Causley Trucking Inc USDOT 71955 | Saginaw | 100 | 105 | 65 | 7.5% | 8 |
| Northern Logistics Inc USDOT 295027 | Clare | 270 | 251 | 213 | 11.9% | 15 |
| Roese Contracting Company Inc USDOT 345292 | Kawkawlin | 154 | 44 | 13 | 77.8% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lois Kay Contracting?
Lois Kay Contracting is registered with USDOT number 1596539.
How many trucks does Lois Kay Contracting have?
It reports 78 power units (25 tractors, 53 straight trucks) and 51 trailers, with 51 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 22, 2025).
Where is Lois Kay Contracting located?
Its registered physical address is in Saginaw, Michigan 48604.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lois Kay Contracting?
Over 24 months, 14.3% of vehicle inspections and 13.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
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.