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Matts LLC
Kalkaska, MI
DBA: MATTS UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
31
Power Units
31
Drivers
Est. 2009 (16 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MATTS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 2009. Based in KALKASKA, MI, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Matts LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Fleet Size Classification: 5,001+ Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Matts LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 1 miles (2024)
Driver Information
31
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
31
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MATTS LLC
18 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 4, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Western Star, Chevrolet, Load. Equipment breakdown: 9 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 6 SEMI-TRAILER, 2 TRUCK TRACTOR. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 33% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 11% |
| OTHER | 1 | 6% |
Vehicle makes (13 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 3 | 17% |
| Chevrolet | 2 | 11% |
| Load | 2 | 11% |
| Ford | 2 | 11% |
| East | 1 | 6% |
| Etny | 1 | 6% |
| International | 1 | 6% |
| Mack | 1 | 6% |
| Strg | 1 | 6% |
| Nors | 1 | 6% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 6% |
| Finn | 1 | 6% |
| Trlr | 1 | 6% |
License plates on file (18 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD25128 | MI | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| E548529 | MI | EAST SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| BE13452 | MI | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| E782070 | MI | ETNY SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| BC66020 | MI | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| BC52823 | MI | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| BE42090 | MI | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| BC90662 | MI | STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| BC44756 | MI | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Aug 2025 |
| E067168 | MI | LOAD SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| E490658 | MI | LOAD SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| BD34716 | MI | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| D672584 | MI | NORS SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| BA73970 | MI | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| E040697 | MI | FINN OTHER | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| BD63528 | MI | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2024 |
| BC88583 | MI | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2024 |
| E314141 | MI | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 18)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Dispatch Services in MI
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
19
Inspections
24 months
20
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+3.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-11.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/05/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 05/04/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
| 12/16/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/21/2025 | MI | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/13/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | IN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/30/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/12/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/07/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 19 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2025 | MI | HARING TWP, MI | 0 | 1 | No |
| 03/18/2025 | MI | Liberty Twp, MI | 1 | 1 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Is Matts LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MATTS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MATTS LLC is inferred to operate: Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is MATTS LLC's authority currently active?
MATTS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MATTS LLC been in business?
MATTS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 2009, making their authority approximately 16 years, 11 months old.
Where is MATTS LLC located?
MATTS LLC is physically located at 1328 WOOD ROAD NE, KALKASKA, MI 49646.
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How does a fleet like MATTS LLC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in MI?
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Roadside Inspection History 19 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MATTS LLC has been inspected 19 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MI, IN. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 21%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.16AD — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-05 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-20 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-04 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-16 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-21 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-13 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-01 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-30 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-12 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-07 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-16 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-28 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-05-12 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-15 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-09-12 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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