Carrier profile · USDOT 1774487 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John E Allen

DBA Great Lakes Paving · Lowell, MI · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2008
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionAggregate & Ashpalt
8
Power units
7
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
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Driver OOS well above average: 100.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

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
—
National 22.26% · 2 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
100.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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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
8
Power units
8
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
7
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionAggregate & Ashpalt
Annual mileage
80,000 mi (2007)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1774487
MC / docket
None
Legal name
John E Allen
DBA
Great Lakes Paving
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 21, 2008
Last MCS-150
May 21, 2008
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
7 (5)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (616) 897-1999

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Frequently asked

What is John E Allen's USDOT number?

John E Allen's USDOT number is 1774487.

Is John E Allen authorized to operate?

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

What is John E Allen's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 100.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John E Allen's fleet?

8 power units and 7 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 21, 2008.

Where is John E Allen located?

John E Allen is located at 830 O E Bieri Industrial Drive, Lowell, MI, 49331. Phone: (616) 897-1999.

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