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Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 1853546Last checked 9h ago
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Vetting3 failed9 passedNo insurance filing · MCS-150 filing overdue · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Unsafe driving violation on record
Driver qualification violation on record
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DOT 1853546Brighton, MI

Aquatic Source

Private Carrier · Not For HireBrighton, MI 48116

Aquatic Source has a fleet of 4 power units and 4 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 5 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameAquatic Source
DBA
DOT #1853546
MC #
CityBrighton
StateMichigan
ZIP48116
Authority age17.3y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate HM
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/09/2024
Company officerNick Shelton
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
5
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
20.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
17.3y
Since 2009

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 concern
ConnectedRevoked

Location

190 SUMMIT ST, Brighton, MI, 48116

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Inspection history

5 total inspections · Showing last 5

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
20.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/31/2025USLevel I00Pass
1/29/2025MILevel III00Pass
1/19/2026MILevel III00Pass
9/15/2025MILevel II00Pass
7/1/2024MILevel II01OOS

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
5 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
5 (100%)·1v
Driver Fitness
5 (100%)·1v
Controlled Substances
5 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3 (60%)·1v

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedFeb 2009
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Aquatic Source

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Aquatic Source authorized to operate?

Aquatic Source's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Aquatic Source's safety record?

Aquatic Source has 5 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Aquatic Source operate?

Aquatic Source operates 4 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Aquatic Source insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Aquatic Source had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Aquatic Source as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Aquatic Source?

Aquatic Source's DOT number is 1853546. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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