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Carrier profile · USDOT 348031 · MC518658 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

August Carl Vaness

Menominee, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1989
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (608) 334-4803
2
Power units
2
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
180K
Annual miles
37 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (2018)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC518658
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Sentry Select Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesPotatoes
Annual mileage
179,910 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
348031
MC / docket
MC-518658
Legal name
August Carl Vaness
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 27, 1989
Last MCS-150
Feb 4, 2025
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is August Carl Vaness's USDOT number?

August Carl Vaness's USDOT number is 348031 and its docket number is MC518658.

Is August Carl Vaness authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is August Carl Vaness's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is August Carl Vaness's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 4, 2025.

What insurance does August Carl Vaness carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Sentry Select Insurance Company.

Where is August Carl Vaness located?

August Carl Vaness is located at N 1516 Hwy #41, Menominee, MI, 49858. Phone: (608) 334-4803.

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