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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Kiplinger Trucking
DOT 1606551 · Charlotte, MI
Report generated: June 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Kiplinger Trucking (DOT 1606551) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Charlotte, MI. As of June 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; 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 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Michael Kiplinger
Operating as: Kiplinger Trucking
DOT Number1606551
MC Number—
Street1187 BROOKFILED ROAD
City / StateCharlotte, MI 48813
Phone5177497545
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed01/21/2025
Company officerMichael Lynn Kiplinger
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 3 mo
Since 2007
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—MI01Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1187 BROOKFILED ROAD, Charlotte, MI, 48813 · Open in Maps →
1187 BROOKFILED ROAD, CHARLOTTE, MI, 48813Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 2007
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 Michael Kiplinger authorized to operate?

Michael Kiplinger'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 Michael Kiplinger's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael Kiplinger operate?

Michael Kiplinger operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael Kiplinger insured?

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

Has Michael Kiplinger had any risk indicators?

Michael Kiplinger has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Michael Kiplinger?

Michael Kiplinger's DOT number is 1606551. 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). Kiplinger Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1606551. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1606551
MLA
"Kiplinger Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1606551." Truck Graph, Jun 3, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1606551
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"Kiplinger Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1606551." Truck Graph. Last modified June 3, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1606551