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75/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Ckl Corporation
DOT 115697 · MC MC463563 · Kalamazoo, MI
Report generated: June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Ckl Corporation (DOT 115697, MC MC463563) is a Michigan-based interstate carrier headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. As of June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 5 risk signals on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity; crash with fatalities or injuries on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Imperial Beverage
Operating as: Ckl Corporation
DOT Number115697
MC NumberMC463563
Street3825 EMERALD DRIVE
City / StateKalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone2693824200
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed03/18/2026
Company officerJoe Cekola
Power units66
Total drivers70
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 5.9% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
66
Fleet
Drivers
70
Total
Inspections
17
On record
Crashes
3
On record
OOS Rate
5.9%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
17 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
17 insp (100%)· 5 viol
Driver Fitness
17 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
17 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
4 insp (24%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
17 total · OOS rate 5.9%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
6/30/2025MIIII00Pass
8/29/2025MIIII00Pass
2/28/2025MIIII00Pass
7/25/2024MIIII00Pass
7/24/2025MIIII00Pass
1/22/2025MIII00Pass
1/21/2026MIIII00Pass
6/17/2025MIIII00Pass
8/15/2024MIII00Pass
3/14/2025MIIII00Pass
Crash History
3 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—MI01Y
—MI00Y
—MI00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
3825 EMERALD DRIVE, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imperial Beverage authorized to operate?

Imperial Beverage'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 Imperial Beverage's safety record?

Imperial Beverage has 17 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 5.9%. Crash history shows 3 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Imperial Beverage operate?

Imperial Beverage operates 66 power units with approximately 70 drivers.

Is Imperial Beverage insured?

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

Has Imperial Beverage had any risk indicators?

Imperial Beverage has a risk score of 75/100 (Critical) with 5 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Imperial Beverage?

Imperial Beverage's DOT number is 115697 and MC number is MC463563. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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