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Carrier profile · USDOT 465139 · Updated 06/13/2026

UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY

DBA MICHIGAN BROADBAND SERVICES

21 power unitsavg 9.6 yrLocal · 1 statesCARNEY, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linksmichbbs.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(906) 639-5000Email dispatchLORI.VAN@MICHBBS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Established 35 yearsNo reported crashesVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority34 yr active
since 1991
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo66.7%
▲ 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

Asset-based

21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.6 yr

Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

34 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 34-yr authority, 67% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY safe to work with?

Is UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY safe to load? UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY (USDOT 465139) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CARNEY, MI, operating 21 power units and 44 drivers. Operating authority has been active 34 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 66.7% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. 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 UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY's USDOT number?

UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY's USDOT number is 465139.

Is UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register.

What is UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY's safety record?

UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY's fleet?

UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY operates 21 power units and 44 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY based?

UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY is based in CARNEY, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.