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DOT 1819169Last checked 2h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
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Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.Updated 2h ago
DOT 1819169Brighton, MI

Etcher Engineering

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateBrighton, MI 48114

Etcher Engineering has a fleet of 1 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameEtcher Engineering
DBA
DOT #1819169
MC #
CityBrighton
StateMichigan
ZIP48114
Authority age17 yr 7 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/08/2008
Company officerDouglas Etcher
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
17 yr 7 mo
Since 2008

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

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

2267 SHORELINE, Brighton, MI, 48114

2267 SHORELINE, BRIGHTON, MI, 48114Open in Maps →

Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

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 GrantedOct 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Etcher Engineering

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Etcher Engineering authorized to operate?

Etcher Engineering'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 Etcher Engineering's safety record?

Etcher Engineering does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Etcher Engineering operate?

Etcher Engineering operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Etcher Engineering insured?

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

Has Etcher Engineering had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Etcher Engineering as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Etcher Engineering?

Etcher Engineering's DOT number is 1819169. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Etcher Engineering Safety Record, DOT 1819169. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1819169
MLA
"Etcher Engineering Safety Record, DOT 1819169." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1819169
Chicago
"Etcher Engineering Safety Record, DOT 1819169." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1819169
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