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Carrier profile · USDOT 971731 · MC-414425 · Updated 06/13/2026
MICHAEL J PETERSON
DBA WHISKEY CREEK
1 power unitsLocal · 1 statesLE MARS, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-414425 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.0Avg age (yr)
2003–2023 · vPIC
Carrier verification summary for MICHAEL J PETERSON
MICHAEL J PETERSON (USDOT 971731) is unrated by Vektor because the deterministic FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of 06/13/2026.
MICHAEL J PETERSON (USDOT 971731) holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of 06/13/2026.
MICHAEL J PETERSON (USDOT 971731) has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot row is available as of 06/13/2026.
MICHAEL J PETERSON (USDOT 971731) has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed 06/13/2026.
MICHAEL J PETERSON (USDOT 971731) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of 06/13/2026.
MICHAEL J PETERSON (USDOT 971731) reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated 01/10/2025.
MICHAEL J PETERSON (USDOT 971731) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed 06/13/2026.
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration2424 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Awaiting VIN decode
Identity stabilityStable
24 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL J PETERSON's USDOT number?
MICHAEL J PETERSON's USDOT number is 971731, and its motor carrier number is MC-414425.
Is MICHAEL J PETERSON authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, MICHAEL J PETERSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MICHAEL J PETERSON's safety record?
MICHAEL J PETERSON has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 1 federal roadside inspection in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is MICHAEL J PETERSON's fleet?
MICHAEL J PETERSON operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL J PETERSON based?
MICHAEL J PETERSON is based in LE MARS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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