M L Chartier Excavating Inc
USDOT 3851764 · MC-1404198 · Ira, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
M L Chartier Excavating Inc is a company based in Ira, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 113 power units and 65 drivers, which ranks it #126 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 25 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 30.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 2 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 5.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, liquids / gases, oilfield equipment, construction.
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| Legal name | M L Chartier Excavating Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3851764 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1404198 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 9195 Marine City Hwy, Ira, MI 48023 |
| Phone | (586) 725-8373 |
| First registered | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3851764.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 198 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.58 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,000,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 17,699 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 65 CDL drivers; 65 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | M L Chartier Excavating Inc | 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 | 30.0% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 59% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 53% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 18% higher than average |
| Inspections | 25 | 25 with a driver check, 10 with a vehicle check, 20 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| 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: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of M L Chartier Excavating Inc?
M L Chartier Excavating Inc is registered with USDOT number 3851764 and operating authority MC-1404198.
How many trucks does M L Chartier Excavating Inc have?
It reports 113 power units (32 tractors, 81 straight trucks) and 198 trailers, with 65 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 2, 2026).
Where is M L Chartier Excavating Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Ira, Michigan 48023.
What is the out-of-service rate of M L Chartier Excavating Inc?
Over 24 months, 30.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.