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Carrier profile · USDOT 1783196 · Updated 06/13/2026

BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC

DBA WATERWAY

2 power unitsCALEDONIA, MI
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode
Call dispatch(616) 622-2049Email dispatchDAVE@BACKDRAFTSPECIALTIES.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Established 18 yearsNo inspection history despite active fleet
Operating authority18 yr active
since 2008
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo—%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

18 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readCarrier, 18-yr authority — unrated.Full read

Is BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC safe to work with?

Is BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC safe to load? BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC (USDOT 1783196) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in CALEDONIA, MI, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it unrated (50/100), with the leading concern: no inspection history despite active fleet. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC's USDOT number?

BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC's USDOT number is 1783196.

Is BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC is active in the FMCSA register.

How big is BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC's fleet?

BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC based?

BACKDRAFT SPECIALTIES LLC is based in CALEDONIA, MI.