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Carrier profile · USDOT 245050 · MC-172617 · Updated 06/13/2026

B & W CHARTERS INC

0 power unitsavg 11.6 yrLocal · 2 statesKALAMAZOO, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-172617 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksbwcharters.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
11.6Avg age (yr)
2010–2017 · vPIC
Call dispatch(269) 345-4222Email dispatchquotes@BWCHARTERS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
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Nothing flagged.

Operating authority42 yr active
since 1984
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo7.7%
▼ 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

Small fleet

0 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.6 yr

Model years 2010–2017 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

42 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 42-yr authority, 8% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is B & W CHARTERS INC safe to work with?

Is B & W CHARTERS INC safe to load? B & W CHARTERS INC (USDOT 245050, MC-172617) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in KALAMAZOO, MI, operating 0 power units and 12 drivers. Operating authority has been active 42 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 21 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 7.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
B&B & W CHARTERS INC 100
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Frequently asked

What is B & W CHARTERS INC's USDOT number?

B & W CHARTERS INC's USDOT number is 245050, and its motor carrier number is MC-172617.

Is B & W CHARTERS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, B & W CHARTERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is B & W CHARTERS INC's safety record?

B & W CHARTERS INC has a 7.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is B & W CHARTERS INC's fleet?

B & W CHARTERS INC operates 0 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is B & W CHARTERS INC based?

B & W CHARTERS INC is based in KALAMAZOO, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.