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Carrier profile · USDOT 561430 · MC274073 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Samuel L Forrest

DBA Sam Forrest and Sons · Deford, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesMeatU.S. Mail+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (989) 737-9812
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
71
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC274073
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 13, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
71 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
561430
MC / docket
MC-274073
Legal name
Samuel L Forrest
DBA
Sam Forrest and Sons
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 25, 1994
Last MCS-150
Oct 9, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
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.
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 Samuel L Forrest's USDOT number?

Samuel L Forrest's USDOT number is 561430 and its docket number is MC274073.

Is Samuel L Forrest authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Samuel L Forrest's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Samuel L Forrest's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 9, 2025.

What insurance does Samuel L Forrest carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Samuel L Forrest located?

Samuel L Forrest is located at 7858 E Deckerville Rd, Deford, MI, 48729-9706. Phone: (989) 737-9812.

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