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Carrier profile · USDOT 115697 · MC-463563 · Updated 06/13/2026

IMPERIAL BEVERAGE

DBA CKL CORPORATION

66 power unitsavg 3.9 yrLocal · 1 statesKALAMAZOO, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-463563 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksimperialbeverage.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
66Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.9Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(269) 382-4200Email dispatchbroberts@imperialbeverage.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

High risk

Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.

Established 52 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
6 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

66 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

3.9 yr

Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 52-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS — high risk.Full read

Is IMPERIAL BEVERAGE safe to work with?

Is IMPERIAL BEVERAGE safe to load? IMPERIAL BEVERAGE (USDOT 115697, MC-463563) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in KALAMAZOO, MI, operating 66 power units and 70 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 31 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it high risk (64/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
IBIMPERIAL BEVERAGE 64
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Frequently asked

What is IMPERIAL BEVERAGE's USDOT number?

IMPERIAL BEVERAGE's USDOT number is 115697, and its motor carrier number is MC-463563.

Is IMPERIAL BEVERAGE authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, IMPERIAL BEVERAGE is active in the FMCSA register.

What is IMPERIAL BEVERAGE's safety record?

IMPERIAL BEVERAGE has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 31 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 64/100 (tier: high_risk).

How big is IMPERIAL BEVERAGE's fleet?

IMPERIAL BEVERAGE operates 66 power units and 70 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is IMPERIAL BEVERAGE based?

IMPERIAL BEVERAGE is based in KALAMAZOO, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.