SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC, DOT #3289032 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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1 of your 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Michigan on July 15, 2025.
Your latest, Michigan on April 29, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 8 trucks and 3 drivers.
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SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in HOUGHTON LAKE, Michigan (USDOT #3289032). As of November 4, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 54/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 11 recent inspection(s) and 20 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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54/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- April 29, 2026, Michigan. No violations.
- April 21, 2026, Michigan. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Sept. 26, 2025, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Sept. 24, 2025, Michigan. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
- July 15, 2025, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.95).
SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC: HOUGHTON LAKE, Michigan Trucking Company
SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC is a small fleet operating out of HOUGHTON LAKE, Michigan with USDOT number 3289032. The company operates 8 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 54/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC has undergone 11 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 36.4%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 9.1%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC carries 20 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated April 29, 2026. Across 11 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 4 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 54/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 54 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: intrastate within 100 miles (3 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 30,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 4 straight trucks, 4 tractors, 4 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 3 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Intrastate driver count: 3. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Sand & Gravel Equipment. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
How SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 11 recorded inspections, SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC's 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 9.1% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-21 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-26 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-15 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-26 | MI | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-05-24 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-04-09 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-01-02 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-01-02 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC
What is SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC (USDOT #3289032) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 54/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC operates 8 power unit(s) and 3 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC based?
SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in HOUGHTON LAKE, Michigan, under USDOT number 3289032.
What is SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 11 recent DOT inspection(s) and 20 recorded violation(s) for SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC (USDOT #3289032), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC scores 54/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like SAXTON HEAVY EQUIPMENT LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 4, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile