Overhead Conveyor Company
Ferndale, MI
DBA: OCC SYSTEMS
Profile data updated Mar 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
4
Power Units
5
Drivers
FMCSA since 1988 (37 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since November 1988. Based in Ferndale, MI, they operate a fleet of 4 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Step Deck / RGN.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Overhead Conveyor Company operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Overhead Conveyor Company is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 56,593 miles (2025)
Driver Information
5
Total Drivers
5
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY
2 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jul 11, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Freightliner, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 2 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 50% |
Trailers (2 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 2 |
| Utility Trailer | 2 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 2 |
| 48 ft | 2 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2 | 50% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 25% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 25% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
4
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/04/2024 | MI | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2025 | MI | Independence Twp, MI | 4 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN.
Is OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY's authority currently active?
OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY been in business?
OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY has been registered with the FMCSA since November 1988, making their authority approximately 37 years, 8 months old.
Where is OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY located?
OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY is physically located at 1330 HILTON RD, FERNDALE, MI 48220-2837.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MI. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 393.60C — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-11 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-04 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 4 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
4 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for OVERHEAD CONVEYOR COMPANY. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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