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Carrier profile · USDOT 3851764 · MC-1404198 · Updated 06/15/2026

M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC

113 power unitsavg 6.3 yrLocal · 2 statesIRA, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1404198 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linksmlchartier.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
113Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
20Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(586) 725-8373Email dispatchddrugach@mlchartier.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-15

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority4 yr active
since 2022
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo30.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

113 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.3 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

4 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 4-yr authority, 30% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC safe to work with?

Is M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC safe to load? M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 3851764, MC-1404198) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in IRA, MI, operating 113 power units and 65 drivers. Operating authority has been active 4 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 40 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 30.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-15.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-15
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Frequently asked

What is M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number?

M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number is 3851764, and its motor carrier number is MC-1404198.

Is M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-15, M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC's safety record?

M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC has a 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 40 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC's fleet?

M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC operates 113 power units and 65 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC based?

M L CHARTIER EXCAVATING INC is based in IRA, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.