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Carrier profile · USDOT 289530 · MC1356163 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cordes Inc

Byron Center, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1987
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsCoal/CokeGarbage/Refuse+4 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (616) 877-9935
35
Power units
24
Drivers
28
Inspections · 24 mo
9
Crashes · 24 mo
2.1M
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
82
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 31.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
31.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 16 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 28 inspections
Crashes
9
1 fatal4 injury9 tow-away
Crash rate 2.16 per 1M mi
Total inspections
28
Driver inspections
28
Vehicle inspections
16
People injured
5
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1989)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1356163
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 20, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
35
Power units
35
Trucks
35
Tractors owned
96
Trailers owned
24
Drivers
24
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsCoal/CokeGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionSand, Gravel, Stone
Annual mileage
2,082,396 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
289530
MC / docket
MC-1356163, MC-207558
Legal name
Cordes Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 6, 1987
Last MCS-150
Oct 29, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
24 (24)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (616) 877-9935
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Cordes Inc's USDOT number?

Cordes Inc's USDOT number is 289530 and its docket number is MC1356163.

Is Cordes Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Cordes Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 28 roadside inspections, a 31.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 9 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Cordes Inc's fleet?

35 power units and 24 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 29, 2025.

What insurance does Cordes Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Cordes Inc located?

Cordes Inc is located at 10100 Sedroc Industrial Dr SW, Byron Center, MI, 49315-1000. Phone: (616) 877-9935.

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