Advertisement
← Back to Search
VALIDATED

HOUSING SPECIALIST INC

Trust Score

78 Good
Company CheckHOUSING SPECIALIST INC · DOT 3078714
10200 N TELEGRAPH RD, CARLETON, MI, 48117
DOT# 3078714 MC# 65536 Carleton, Michigan 3 years
CARRIER
Sign in required
You need a free LoadWrap account to run this check. Log in or register, it takes a minute.
Log in or register
Due-diligence certificate
Ratings & reviews

Create free account →
Free • 30 seconds • Already a member? Log in
21
Power Units
21
Drivers
3
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Conditional
Safety Rating
136
Inspections
Is this your company? Claim your profile →
Just researching? Create a free account →

Public record

9 events tracked · latest Sep 9, 2026 Show details
Safety & compliance 8
  • Aug 3, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
  • Jul 31, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
  • Jul 22, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
  • Jul 15, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
  • Sep 4, 2025
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT.
  • Jul 7, 2025
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT.
  • May 13, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Nov 7, 2024
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
  • Current
    Active insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameHOUSING SPECIALIST INC
DOT Number3078714
MC Number65536
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationCarleton, Michigan
Added12/18/2017
MCS-15008/01/2025

Contact Details

Physical Address10200 N TELEGRAPH RD, CARLETON, MI, 48117
Mailing Address10200 N TELEGRAPH RD, CARLETON, MI, 48117

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC065536
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating3 years

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 2.77 · 7 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .34 · 3 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .31 · 2 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 8.28 · 36 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage504,807 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceActual

Drivers

21
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
21
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingConditional
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Driver OOS5.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS39.3% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review06/06/2024

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 07/10/2026
CompanyPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #CA999717292
Last checked09/09/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet21 units
Drivers21
Mileage504,807 mi
Operating3 years
MCS-15008/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Injury2
Tow-Away1
Safety RatingConditional
Driver Inspections
Total80
Out of Service4
OOS Rate5.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total56
Out of Service22
OOS Rate39.3%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 06/06/2024 | Rated: 08/10/2024

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS
2023
8 · 3 OOS -
2024
43 · 18 OOS
2025
38 · 10 OOS
2026
23 · 8 OOS
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
2 crashes
2025
1 crash
2026
0 crashes
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Aug 2026, 73 inspections, 23 resulted in out-of-service (31.5% OOS rate).

Driver Out-of-Service 4 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service 41 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Crash Records (3)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
DateLocationStateFatalInjuriesTowVehiclesWeatherRoadLight
05/13/2025 FLINT MI 0 1 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
11/07/2024 ASH TWP MI 0 1 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
07/15/2024 PITTSFIELD TWP MI 0 0 1 1 Clear Dry Daylight

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

182 roadside violations across 73 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.

ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 112 violations · 41 OOS
Unsafe Driving 61 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance 3 violations · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness 2 violations · 2 OOS
Other (General) 4 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (100)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
08/03/2026 OH Walk-Around (Level II) SANDUSKY OH 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
07/31/2026 MI Full (Level I) MI 3 2 0 0 3 2 - Detail
07/22/2026 MI Walk-Around (Level II) MI 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
07/15/2026 MI Walk-Around (Level II) MI 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
07/03/2026 MI Driver-Only (Level III) MI 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
06/22/2026 MI Walk-Around (Level II) MI 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
06/01/2026 MI Driver-Only (Level III) MI 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
05/12/2026 OH Walk-Around (Level II) DELTA OH 3 0 1 0 2 0 - Detail
05/06/2026 MI Walk-Around (Level II) MI 3 0 1 0 2 0 - Detail
05/03/2026 MI Driver-Only (Level III) MI 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
04/24/2026 MI Walk-Around (Level II) S I-75@SQUARE LAKE RD 4 1 1 0 3 1 - Detail
04/20/2026 MI Driver-Only (Level III) SB I-75 @ HURON RIVER DR 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
04/17/2026 MI Walk-Around (Level II) M-125 NEAR MORTAR CREEK RD 3 0 2 0 1 0 - Detail
04/15/2026 OH Walk-Around (Level II) NORWALK OH 5 3 2 0 3 3 - Detail
04/09/2026 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I96 & FARMINGTON 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
03/12/2026 IN Driver-Only (Level III) CHESTERTON IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
02/26/2026 MI Walk-Around (Level II) MONROE SCALE N/B 4 1 2 1 2 0 - Detail
02/13/2026 OH Walk-Around (Level II) VERMILION OH 5 2 2 1 3 1 - Detail
02/13/2026 OH Driver-Only (Level III) LORAIN OH 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
02/13/2026 OH Walk-Around (Level II) VERMILION OH 2 0 1 0 1 0 - Detail
01/29/2026 OH Walk-Around (Level II) AMHERST OH 6 0 1 0 5 0 - Detail
01/08/2026 OH Driver-Only (Level III) AMHERST OH 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
01/02/2026 MI Walk-Around (Level II) GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B 4 2 1 0 3 2 - Detail
11/17/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) MONROE SCALE N/B 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
10/24/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) MONROE SCALE N/B 5 0 0 0 5 0 - Detail
09/26/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) LASALLE TWP 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
09/22/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
09/18/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) MONROE SCALE S/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
09/16/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) E/B SCALE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
09/11/2025 OH Walk-Around (Level II) MANSFIELD OH 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/05/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) MONROE SCALE S/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
08/27/2025 MI Full (Level I) MONROE SCALE S/B 2 1 1 0 1 1 - Detail
08/21/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) MONROE SCALE S/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
08/20/2025 MI Full (Level I) MONROE SCALE S/B 10 4 1 0 9 4 - Detail
08/18/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) MONROE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
07/07/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) ERIE TWP 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
06/20/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) SB I-75 @ NADEAU EXIT 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/19/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) ROADSIDE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
06/12/2025 MI Full (Level I) BP TRUCK STOP OFF LUNA PIER 11 2 0 0 11 2 - Detail
05/14/2025 MI Full (Level I) FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B 2 0 1 0 1 0 - Detail
05/13/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) MONROE SCALE N/B 3 0 1 0 2 0 - Detail
05/13/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) MONROE SCALE N/B 3 0 1 0 2 0 - Detail
04/25/2025 MI Full (Level I) MONROE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
04/25/2025 MI Full (Level I) SB I-75 @ GIBRALTER RD 2 0 1 0 1 0 - Detail
04/24/2025 IN Walk-Around (Level II) CHESTERTON IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/21/2025 OH Walk-Around (Level II) ELYRIA OH 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/17/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
04/14/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
04/04/2025 OH Walk-Around (Level II) ELYRIA OH 4 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
04/04/2025 OH Walk-Around (Level II) ELYRIA OH 4 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
03/25/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) EB 2 0 0 0 2 0 - Detail
03/20/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
03/14/2025 MI Full (Level I) WB I-94 REST AREA 5 0 2 0 3 0 - Detail
03/10/2025 OH Driver-Only (Level III) BOWLING GREEN OH 1 1 0 1 0 0 - Detail
02/25/2025 OH Walk-Around (Level II) NORWALK OH 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/24/2025 OH Walk-Around (Level II) BOWLING GREEN OH 3 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
02/12/2025 MI Walk-Around (Level II) MONROE SCALE N/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
02/10/2025 MI Full (Level I) NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B 8 6 0 0 8 6 - Detail
02/06/2025 OH Driver-Only (Level III) SEVILLE OH 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/28/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) MONROE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
01/10/2025 MI Full (Level I) COMMERCE DR & GIBRALTAR 9 3 0 0 9 3 - Detail
12/19/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) W/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
12/12/2024 OH Driver-Only (Level III) FINDLAY OH 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/11/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) NEW BOSTON 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
12/10/2024 OH Walk-Around (Level II) NORWALK OH 7 4 0 0 0 4 - Detail
12/09/2024 OH Walk-Around (Level II) AMHERST OH 2 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
11/25/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) I-94 E/B @ RAWSONVILLE 4 0 0 0 4 0 - Detail
10/22/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) WHITEFORD TWP 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/11/2024 MI Full (Level I) LPD SCALES - 32600 GLENDALE 8 4 0 0 8 4 - Detail
10/03/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) ROAD 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
10/02/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) I-75 SB AT 2 MM 4 1 0 0 4 1 - Detail
09/30/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) WHITEFORD TWP 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
09/09/2024 OH Driver-Only (Level III) ROADSIDE 2 1 1 1 1 0 - Detail
09/05/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) EB I-94 @ PIERCE RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/28/2024 MI Full (Level I) WB I-94 REST AREA 4 1 0 0 4 1 - Detail
08/13/2024 OH Walk-Around (Level II) ROADSIDE 5 2 0 0 5 2 - Detail
08/06/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) WATERVLIET REST AREA 4 0 0 0 4 0 - Detail
07/29/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I-75 NB @ ERIE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
07/01/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) BERLIN TWP 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
06/18/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) M-39 @ ENTERPRISE DR 5 0 2 0 3 0 - Detail
06/17/2024 MI Full (Level I) NB I-275 REST AREA 13 2 0 0 13 2 - Detail
06/11/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) GALESBURG REST AREA 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
06/03/2024 MI Full (Level I) N TELEGRAPH NEAR 275 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/03/2024 MI Full (Level I) N TELEGRAPH NEAR 275 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/03/2024 MI Full (Level I) N TELEGRAPH NEAR 275 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
06/03/2024 MI Full (Level I) N TELEGRAPH NEAR 275 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/03/2024 MI Full (Level I) N TELEGRAPH NEAR 275 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/15/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) TELEGRAPH SCALE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
05/15/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) S TELEGRAPH SCALE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
05/09/2024 MI Walk-Around (Level II) CLEAR LAKE RD NEAR BOHNE RD 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
05/03/2024 MI Full (Level I) M-39 @ ENTERPRISE DR 13 2 2 0 11 2 - Detail
05/01/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) NB I-75 @ VERNOR HWY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/29/2024 MI Full (Level I) I-94 & LONYO 10 2 1 0 9 2 - Detail
04/21/2024 OH Driver-Only (Level III) ROADSIDE 2 1 2 1 0 0 - Detail
04/18/2024 IN Walk-Around (Level II) CHESTERTON IN 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/18/2024 OH Driver-Only (Level III) CIRCLE K BOTKINS 2 0 1 0 1 0 - Detail
04/05/2024 OH Walk-Around (Level II) IR 75 MP 112 4 2 2 1 2 1 - Detail
02/29/2024 OH Driver-Only (Level III) ROADSIDE CR140/CR99 3 2 3 2 0 0 - Detail
02/28/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) LASALLE TWP 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/27/2024 MI Driver-Only (Level III) SB 75 @ LAPLAISANCE 2 1 2 1 0 0 - Detail
Detailed Inspection Report

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections75
Unsafe Driving 7 viols
HOS Compliance 3 viols
Driver Fitness 2 viols
Vehicle Maintenance 36 viols

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimaryMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000130301$1,000,00012/01/202209/01/2023Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYFA23MOT02262000$750,00009/01/202305/17/2024Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYFA23MOT02262000$750,00009/01/202305/25/2024Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYFA23MOT02262000$750,00007/25/202404/18/2025Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA999717292$1,000,00007/03/202509/04/2025Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYFA23MOT02262000$750,00005/17/202407/26/2024Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYGA23MOT02262001$750,00004/18/202507/03/2025Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC065536MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED12/08/2022--
MC065536CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/08/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/04/2025
MC065536CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION07/01/2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/26/2024
MC065536CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/06/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/07/2025
MC065536CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/29/2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/20/2024
MC065536CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/24/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/15/2025
MC065536MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSED01/25/2018--
MC065536MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERDISMISSED01/25/2018--

No revocation records.

Stay ahead of changes

You are checking HOUSING SPECIALIST INC today. We can keep watching them for you.

Authority gets revoked, insurance lapses, and a company that looks clean today can change overnight. Create an account, add this company to your list,
and the moment their authority, insurance, safety or contact details change, you see it on your dashboard, or get it by email with Pro.

Add them to your list

Keep this company and every partner you vet in one place you can come back to.

Get a change alert

The moment authority, insurance or safety status moves, you hear about it first.

See the full history

Trust Score over time and the complete authority and insurance timeline, not just today.