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45/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Michigan Kitchen Distributors
DOT 276405 · Marshall, MI
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Michigan Kitchen Distributors (DOT 276405) is a Michigan-based interstate carrier headquartered in Marshall, MI. As of June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record; driver qualification violation 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 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
W S Townsend
Operating as: Michigan Kitchen Distributors
DOT Number276405
MC Number—
Street106 OLIVER DR
City / StateMarshall, MI 49068
Phone2695580001
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age39 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed06/05/2024
Company officerJack Wayne Townsend
Power units16
Total drivers8
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
●Required MCS-150 compliance filing overdue
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 33.3% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
16
Fleet
Drivers
8
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
33.3%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
39 yr 11 mo
Since 1986
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (33%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 33.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
4/30/2024MII10OOS
1/29/2025MIIII00Pass
3/10/2025MIIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
106 OLIVER DR, Marshall, MI, 49068 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 1986
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 W S Townsend authorized to operate?

W S Townsend'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 W S Townsend's safety record?

W S Townsend has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does W S Townsend operate?

W S Townsend operates 16 power units with approximately 8 drivers.

Is W S Townsend insured?

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

Has W S Townsend had any risk indicators?

W S Townsend has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for W S Townsend?

W S Townsend's DOT number is 276405. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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