GOLDEN CHARTERS INC

DOT 1034548 MC 438695 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
162 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 1.23% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
51 units

Drivers: 76

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

11900 CARPENTER RD, MILAN, MI, 48160

Phone Number

(734) 668-8282

Mailing Address

11900 CARPENTER RD, MILAN, MI, 48160

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
23 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-11-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-10-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-09-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-01-14 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2020-08-17 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2019-08-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-09-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-08-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-06-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-02-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-11-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-07-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC438695 2020-08-17

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-11-10 BIPD/Primary XPH 1362330-00 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… - - ACTIVE
2025-11-10 BIPD/Primary XPP 1362330-00 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2025-11-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-11-10 BIPD/Primary BA175895 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-11-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-10-26 BIPD/Primary CA 21151520207 $5,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2022-12-11 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2022-09-26 BIPD/Primary CA 2115152 $5,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2022-11-16 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2022-08-10 BIPD/Primary CA 2115152 $5,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2022-09-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-08-10 BIPD/Primary CA 2115152 $5,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2022-08-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-05-19 BIPD/Primary CA 2115152 $5,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2021-08-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-01-08 BIPD/Primary CA 2115152 $5,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2021-05-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-30 BIPD/Primary 70APB003346 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2020-08-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-08-10 BIPD/Primary 70APB003346 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2020-07-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2019-08-10 BIPD/Primary 73APB003346 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2019-08-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-08-10 BIPD/Excess IXG931492 $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2020-08-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-27 BIPD/Primary BA166613 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-08-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-08-10 BIPD/Primary 5009596 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2019-08-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-08-01 BIPD/Primary BA166613 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-08-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-09-01 BIPD/Primary HAR 0136233-03 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2013-09-14 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-07-13 BIPD/Primary HAR 0136233-02 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2012-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-07-13 BIPD/Excess HHX 0136233-00 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2012-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-29 BIPD/Primary HAR 0136233-01 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2011-07-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-08-04 BIPD/Primary HAR 0136233-01 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2010-08-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

1.23%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

162 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 162 Last inspection: May 21, 2026 Total crashes: 2

FMCSA Inspection Records (162 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 21, 2026

1845000372

Level 2 OH MOTORCOACH 2MGD1W91...

May 21, 2026

9476000092

Level 2 OH MOTORCOACH 2MGD1W91...

Mar 16, 2026

MDTKH03045

Level 5 MI MCIN 2MGD1W91...

Mar 16, 2026

MDTKH03044

Level 5 MI MCIN 2MGD1W91...

Mar 16, 2026

MDTKH03043

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDFF6KT...

Mar 16, 2026

MDTKH03042

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDFF6KT...

Feb 18, 2026

MDTKH03006

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDES8PM...

Jan 28, 2026

MDTKH02996

Level 5 MI FREIG 4UZADSFC...

Jan 15, 2026

MDTKH02968

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDFE4FN...

Nov 24, 2025

MDTKH02912

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDGF5GY...

Nov 24, 2025

MDTKH02911

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDGF5GT...

Nov 17, 2025

MDTKH02903

Level 5 MI MERCE WD3PF4CC...

Nov 17, 2025

MDTKH02902

Level 5 MI GLAV 4UZADRDU...

Nov 17, 2025

MDTKH02901

Level 5 MI GLAV 4UZADRDU...

Nov 17, 2025

MDTKH02900

Level 5 MI GLAV 4UZADRDU...
Total Inspections

162

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

162

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (2 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Oct 20, 2025

MI • MI0003628745

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 2, 2023

MI • MI0003035103

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

0

Total Crashes

2

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

162
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

51
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

51

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

76

CDL Drivers: 46
Interstate: 23
Intrastate: 53
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 23
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 53

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

51

Power Units

0

Trucks

51

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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