BALES INC

USDOT 71849 Inactive Interstate

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ADRIAN, MI · FMCSA public records

Operations

Power units

Trucks + tractors

Drivers

4.33 per truck

Authority age

52 years

Since 1974

Safety rating

Unrated

What BALES INC’s FMCSA record shows

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USDOT number 71849: The USDOT number is FMCSA's permanent ID for this company. It never changes, even when the business renames, moves, or changes owners, so it's the most reliable way to identify BALES INC.
MC number None on file: No MC number is on file. That's normal for private fleets hauling their own goods and for intrastate-only carriers, but a company with no MC number can't legally haul regulated interstate freight for hire.
Operating status Inactive: FMCSA lists this USDOT number as inactive. Inactive carriers shouldn't be dispatched; confirm the company has reactivated before booking a load.
Operation type Interstate: Interstate carriers can haul freight across state lines and fall under the full federal safety rules (FMCSRs).
Fleet size 6 power units, 26 drivers: BALES INC self-reports 6 power units (trucks and tractors), which makes it a small fleet. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
Last MCS-150 update Sep 8, 2008: The MCS-150 is the registration form where carriers report their address, fleet size, and operations. BALES INC last filed it on Sep 8, 2008. That's more than ten years old, so the company details here are essentially unverified.

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Frequently asked questions about BALES INC

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Is BALES INC a legitimate motor carrier?

BALES INC is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 71849. Operating authority status is currently Inactive.

Where is BALES INC based?

BALES INC lists its physical address in ADRIAN, MI in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 71849 active?

USDOT 71849 (BALES INC) operating authority status is currently Inactive. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does BALES INC operate?

BALES INC reports 6 power units and employs 26 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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