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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Tri Area Towing
DOT 1720969 · MC MC630978 · Traverse City, MI
Report generated: June 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Tri Area Towing (DOT 1720969, MC MC630978) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Traverse City, MI. As of June 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM, 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 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Michelle S Smith
Operating as: Tri Area Towing
DOT Number1720969
MC NumberMC630978
Street2495 HOOSIER VALLEY RD
City / StateTraverse City, MI 49684
Phone2319430916
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age18 yr 5 mo
MCS-150 filed12/27/2007
Company officerMichelle S Smith
Power units1
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
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
18 yr 5 mo
Since 2007
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
2495 HOOSIER VALLEY RD, Traverse City, MI, 49684 · Open in Maps →
2495 HOOSIER VALLEY RD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 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 Michelle S Smith authorized to operate?

Michelle S Smith'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 Michelle S Smith's safety record?

Michelle S Smith does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Michelle S Smith operate?

Michelle S Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Michelle S Smith insured?

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

Has Michelle S Smith had any risk indicators?

Michelle S Smith 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 Michelle S Smith?

Michelle S Smith's DOT number is 1720969 and MC number is MC630978. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Tri Area Towing Safety Record, DOT 1720969. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1720969
MLA
"Tri Area Towing Safety Record, DOT 1720969." Truck Graph, Jun 9, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1720969
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