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Carrier profile · USDOT 518122 · Updated 06/13/2026

HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO

887 power unitsavg 5.2 yrMulti-region · 9 statesREED CITY, MI
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
887Power units
60 observed · MCS-150
24Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.2Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(231) 832-2297Email dispatchEvan_Hamilton@uscco.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Established 33 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority33 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo29.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
11 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

887 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.2 yr

Model years 2001–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 33-yr authority, 30% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO safe to work with?

Is HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO safe to load? HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO (USDOT 518122) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in REED CITY, MI, operating 887 power units and 1,078 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 97 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 29.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 11 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 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
HWHYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO 81
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Frequently asked

What is HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO's USDOT number?

HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO's USDOT number is 518122.

Is HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO is active in the FMCSA register.

What is HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO's safety record?

HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO has a 29.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 97 roadside inspections, with 11 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 HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO's fleet?

HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO operates 887 power units and 1,078 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO based?

HYDAKER WHEATLAKE CO is based in REED CITY, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.