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Carrier profile · USDOT 276405 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

W S Townsend

DBA Michigan Kitchen Distributors · Marshall, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1986
No authority on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsConstructionFurniture
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (269) 558-0001
16
Power units
8
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
250K
Annual miles
40 yr
Registered
77
/ 100
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Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. Marked for-hire but no carrier authority on file: Also registered as a private carrier; it may only haul its own goods.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority10/20
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% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 2.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

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
16
Power units
16
Trucks
8
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsConstructionFurniture
Annual mileage
250,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
276405
MC / docket
None
Legal name
W S Townsend
DBA
Michigan Kitchen Distributors
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 18, 1986
Last MCS-150
Jun 5, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
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 W S Townsend's USDOT number?

W S Townsend's USDOT number is 276405.

Is W S Townsend authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is W S Townsend's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is W S Townsend's fleet?

16 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 5, 2024.

Where is W S Townsend located?

W S Townsend is located at 106 Oliver Dr, Marshall, MI, 49068. Phone: (269) 558-0001.

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