Carrier profile · USDOT 518122 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Hydaker Wheatlake Co

Reed City, MI · Interstate carrier · Since 1993
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberPower Line Materials
887
Power units
1,078
Drivers
65
Inspections · 24 mo
11
Crashes · 24 mo
1.1M
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS above average: 32.1% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
32.1%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 9 of 28 inspections
Driver out-of-service
6.2%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 4 of 65 inspections
Crashes
11
0 fatal3 injury11 tow-away
Crash rate 4.86 per 1M mi
Total inspections
65
Driver inspections
65
Vehicle inspections
28
People injured
3
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
887
Power units
887
Trucks
21
Tractors owned
50
Trailers owned
1,078
Drivers
977
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberPower Line Materials
Annual mileage
1,132,753 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
518122
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Hydaker Wheatlake Co
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 30, 1993
Last MCS-150
Feb 20, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1,078 (977)
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 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this phone number · (231) 832-2297
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Hydaker Wheatlake Co's USDOT number?

Hydaker Wheatlake Co's USDOT number is 518122.

Is Hydaker Wheatlake Co authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Hydaker Wheatlake Co's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 65 roadside inspections, a 32.1% vehicle and 6.2% driver out-of-service rate, and 11 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Hydaker Wheatlake Co's fleet?

887 power units and 1,078 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 20, 2026.

Where is Hydaker Wheatlake Co located?

Hydaker Wheatlake Co is located at 420 Roth St, Reed City, MI, 49677. Phone: (231) 832-2297.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.