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Michael Norwood

DBA: NORWOOD & SONS TRUCKING

DOT# 705255 | MC# 816429 | Est. 1997 (28 yrs)

2

Power Units

1

Drivers

Est. 1997 (28 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

MICHAEL NORWOOD is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since September 1997. Based in FRESNO, CA, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Flatbed.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Michael Norwood appears to operate the following equipment types:

Flatbed

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 2 0 0 2
Trailers 2 0 0 2

Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

Michael Norwood is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:

Logs/Poles/Beams Building Materials

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 1

MCS-150 Mileage: 15,143 miles (2024)

Driver Information

1

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers

1

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in CA

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Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

3

Inspections

24 months

6

Violations

Total found

1

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 33.3%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✗ Worse than national average (+26.3%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-21.5%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
01/20/2026 CA Full 5
04/24/2025 CA Full 0
12/07/2024 CA Walk-Around 1 1

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

6 Total Violations 3 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
1
0.33 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
5
1.67 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 33.3% (1 / 3)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$750,000

UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY 91X CA01047226 $750,000 02/15/2023
View Insurance History (2 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 4616644 02/14/2013 07/27/2013 CANCEL
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 3949940 10/15/2016 05/26/2017 CANCEL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does MICHAEL NORWOOD operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MICHAEL NORWOOD is inferred to operate: Flatbed.

Is MICHAEL NORWOOD's authority currently active?

MICHAEL NORWOOD currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has MICHAEL NORWOOD been in business?

MICHAEL NORWOOD has been registered with the FMCSA since September 1997, making their authority approximately 28 years, 7 months old.

Where is MICHAEL NORWOOD located?

MICHAEL NORWOOD is physically located at 1464 N HAYES AVE, FRESNO, CA 93723.

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