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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Better Made
DOT 1821318 · Sterling Heights, MI
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Better Made (DOT 1821318) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Sterling Heights, MI. As of June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Leon Salman
Operating as: Better Made
DOT Number1821318
MC Number—
Street38206 BROOK DR
City / StateSterling Heights, MI 48312
Phone5869449909
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed10/16/2008
Company officerLeon Salman
Power units1
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 7 mo
Since 2008
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
38206 BROOK DR, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2008
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 Leon Salman authorized to operate?

Leon Salman'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 Leon Salman's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Leon Salman operate?

Leon Salman operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Leon Salman insured?

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

Has Leon Salman had any risk indicators?

Leon Salman has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Leon Salman?

Leon Salman's DOT number is 1821318. 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). Better Made Safety Record, DOT 1821318. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1821318
MLA
"Better Made Safety Record, DOT 1821318." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1821318
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"Better Made Safety Record, DOT 1821318." Truck Graph. Last modified June 2, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1821318