Ward Eaton INCUSDOT Active

Traverse City, MI

DOT 1371326MC 120303312 trucks10 drivers

Free: we'll email you if its authority or insurance changes.

🟡 Daily FMCSA record · May 14, 2026 Check safety & insurance live Inspection history Call (231) 947-3610

Insights

FMCSA's records show no active authority for this company.
This USDOT number was added to FMCSA records on May 11, 2005.
FMCSA's authority history shows Ward Eaton INC's common carrier authority is on record since March 29, 2021 (the original grant date isn't in FMCSA's electronic records).
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA: Not on file.
Roadside inspection and crash counts cover October 2024 to October 2026. See the Inspections section below.
The last MCS-150 update on file is dated May 11, 2005.

Red: FMCSA RECORDS SHOW A PROBLEM

No Active Authority. Can't legally haul brokered freight across state lines right now.

Authority
No Active Authority
Can't legally haul brokered freight across state lines right now.
Insurance
No Liability Insurance On File
FMCSA has no liability insurance on file for this company.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Overdue
FMCSA can deactivate the USDOT number and fine up to $1,000 a day (max $10,000).
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.

Red: FMCSA RECORDS SHOW A PROBLEM

No Active Authority. Can't legally haul brokered freight across state lines right now.

Authority
No Active Authority
Can't legally haul brokered freight across state lines right now.
Insurance
No Liability Insurance On File
FMCSA has no liability insurance on file for this company.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Overdue
FMCSA can deactivate the USDOT number and fine up to $1,000 a day (max $10,000).
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.

USDOT #: 1371326 Active
Name: Ward Eaton INC
Registered as: Carrier
Classification: Private Passenger, Business, Private Passenger, Non-Business, Authorized For Hire

Carrier authority: None
Docket #: MC 1203033
Operation: Intrastate (non-hazmat)
Liability (BIPD) required: $1,500,000
Liability (BIPD) on file: Not on file
Cargo insurance: Not on file

Physical address: 1475 PREMIER ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Officers: Charles Whiteford
Phone: (231) 947-3610
Trucks: 12
Drivers: 10
Last MCS-150: May 11, 2005

Licensing and InsuranceMC1203033

Coverage	On record with FMCSA
Liability (BIPD) required	$1,500,000
Liability (BIPD) on file	Not on file
Cargo insurance	Not on file

FMCSA insurance file as of May 14, 2026.

Insurer names and policy numbers appear here once our nightly copy has them. Run the live check for the current FMCSA filing.

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Details

FMCSA registration details

USDOT number: 1371326
MC / docket: MC 1203033, MC 1203031, MC 1203032
Based in: Traverse City, MI
Registered as: Carrier
Operation: Intrastate (non-hazmat)
Classification: Private Passenger, Business, Private Passenger, Non-Business, Authorized For Hire
Power units (trucks): 12
Drivers: 10
Last MCS-150 update: May 11, 2005
USDOT added: May 11, 2005
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Drive/Tow Away

Authority dates

Common carrier authority on record since: March 29, 2021 (original grant date not in FMCSA's electronic records)
Common carrier authority status: None

From FMCSA's authority history (its current Motus system, plus the older L&I history it froze on May 14, 2026). "First granted" is the earliest grant on record; "on record since" is the earliest action FMCSA has when the grant itself is older than its electronic records. "Active since" is the latest grant or reinstatement, so a lapse that FMCSA reinstated restarts the clock.

Inspections and crashesOctober 2024 to October 2026

Roadside inspections: 0
Driver out-of-service inspections: No inspections
Vehicle out-of-service inspections: No inspections
Reportable crashes: 0

From FMCSA's Safety Measurement System files, October 2024 to October 2026. Crash counts include crashes the carrier didn't cause. Out-of-service rates use only inspections that checked the driver or the vehicle.

Trucks, VINs and inspection details

Every roadside inspection in FMCSA's file for USDOT #1371326: when, where, and which vehicles (type, make, VIN) the inspector recorded.

Record changes

THC compares FMCSA's files every night and keeps what changed. Tracked since October 30, 2026, last compared November 15, 2026.

Noticed by THC November 15, 2026 (changed after our November 14, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1203032 → MC 1203033
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 14, 2026 (changed after our November 13, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1203031 → MC 1203032
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 13, 2026 (changed after our November 12, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1203033 → MC 1203031
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 4, 2026 (changed after our November 3, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1203031 → MC 1203033
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 3, 2026 (changed after our November 2, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1203033 → MC 1203031
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 2, 2026 (changed after our November 1, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1203031 → MC 1203033
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 1, 2026 (changed after our October 31, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1203033 → MC 1203031
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).

Dates are when THC noticed the change in FMCSA's files, not when it happened, unless FMCSA's file gives the date. FMCSA's files can lag behind FMCSA's own systems. Check this record on FMCSA SAFER · Daily FMCSA change reports

Questions about USDOT #1371326

Is USDOT #1371326 active?

The USDOT number is active, but FMCSA's records show no active for-hire carrier operating authority as of May 14, 2026. Without it the company can't haul brokered freight across state lines for hire.

When did Ward Eaton INC get its operating authority?

FMCSA's authority history shows Ward Eaton INC's common carrier authority is on record since March 29, 2021 (the original grant date isn't in FMCSA's electronic records).

What is the safety rating for Ward Eaton INC?

Our daily record doesn't include Ward Eaton INC's safety rating. Run a free live check to see FMCSA's current rating. Most carriers are "Not Rated", which is normal: it means FMCSA has never done a full audit.

How many inspections and crashes does Ward Eaton INC have?

FMCSA's safety data for October 2024 to October 2026 shows no roadside inspections and no reportable crashes for Ward Eaton INC. That's common for new or small companies; it isn't a safety rating.

Has USDOT #1371326 completed its mandatory MCS-150 update?

It looks overdue. FMCSA's records show it was last filed May 11, 2005. FMCSA can deactivate a USDOT number that misses its update and fine up to $1,000 a day (max $10,000). Updating is free with FMCSA.

Does Ward Eaton INC have insurance on file?

No. FMCSA's records show no liability (BIPD) insurance on file for Ward Eaton INC.

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