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Carrier profile · USDOT 289530 · MC-1356163 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CORDES INC
35 power unitsavg 12.2 yrLocal · 2 statesBYRON CENTER, MI81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1356163 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
35Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
35Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.333.3 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
9 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.2 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CORDES INC (USDOT 289530) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 20, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 27 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 35 power units and 24 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 29, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 12, 1989 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CORDES INC's USDOT number?
CORDES INC's USDOT number is 289530, and its motor carrier number is MC-1356163.
Is CORDES INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, CORDES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CORDES INC's safety record?
CORDES INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 47 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is CORDES INC's fleet?
CORDES INC operates 35 power units and 24 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CORDES INC based?
CORDES INC is based in BYRON CENTER, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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