DBA: METRO CARS

GREAT LAKES TRANSPORTATION COACH LLC

DOT 1057197 MC 445039 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
60 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 1.67% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 66.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
24 units

Drivers: 40

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

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

Physical Address

24957 BREST RD, TAYLOR, MI, 48180

Phone Number

(734) 946-5700

Mailing Address

24957 BREST RD, TAYLOR, MI, 48180

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

LLC

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, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-10-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-10-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-10-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-09-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-03-09 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2009-10-07 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2008-09-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-06-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-09-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-10-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-10-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-09-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC445039 2009-10-07

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

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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
2025-10-01 BIPD/Primary LFB0021501 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-10-01 BIPD/Primary KCA 2674203 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2025-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-10-01 BIPD/Primary SFB0012967 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-10-01 BIPD/Primary SFB0012966 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-04-21 BIPD/Primary SFB0012961 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-10-25 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-10-01 BIPD/Primary SFB0012961 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-04-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-10-01 BIPD/Primary BA168953 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA00039824 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2014-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA00037938 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-02-01 BIPD/Primary CA00034350 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2012-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-10-01 BIPD/Primary CPO5765408 $5,000,000 AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILIT… 2009-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-10-01 BIPD/Excess UMB5765409 $5,000,000 AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILIT… 2009-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-07-09 BIPD/Primary LPA100693-05 $5,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-10-01 BIPD/Primary LPA100693-05 $5,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-07-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-10-01 BIPD/Primary LPA100693-04 $5,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2007-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-10-01 BIPD/Primary LPA100693-03 $5,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2006-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-10-01 BIPD/Primary LPA100693-02 $5,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2005-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-10-01 BIPD/Primary LPA10069301 $5,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2004-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-10-01 BIPD/Primary LPA 100693 $5,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2003-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

1.67%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

60 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

66.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

3 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 60 Last inspection: Jul 29, 2026 Total crashes: 7

FMCSA Inspection Records (60 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 29, 2026

NESBA02834

Level 1 MI UNK 4UZADRFD...

Jun 25, 2026

MDTBB02589

Level 5 MI FREIG 1FVACWDU...

Jun 25, 2026

MDTBB02588

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDEE3FS...

May 6, 2026

MDTBB02523

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDFE4FN...

May 6, 2026

MDTBB02522

Level 5 MI CHEV 1HA6GUBG...

May 6, 2026

MDTBB02520

Level 5 MI CHEV 1HA6GUBG...

Apr 23, 2026

GUTHG02917

4 viol.
Level 1 MI MCIN 2MGD1W91...

Oct 29, 2025

MDTBB02438

Level 5 MI MCIN 2MGD1W91...

Sep 23, 2025

MDTBB02386

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDFE4FN...

Aug 12, 2025

MDTBB02345

Level 5 MI INTL 5WEEZC8M...

Aug 12, 2025

MDTBB99799

Level 5 MI FORD 1FBVU4XG...

Aug 12, 2025

MDTBB02342

Level 5 MI FORD 1FBVU4XM...

Jun 9, 2025

MDTBB02260

Level 5 MI FREIG 1FVACWDU...

Jun 9, 2025

MDTBB02259

Level 5 MI FORD 1FDEE3FS...

May 22, 2025

MDTBB02246

Level 5 MI FORD 3FRXF6FC...
Total Inspections

60

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

60

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (7 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.

Apr 2, 2026

MI • MI0003779604

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2025

MI • MI0003510846

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 25, 2023

MI • MI0002964125

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 10, 2023

MI • MI0002792356

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 18, 2021

MI • MI0002476056

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2018

MI • MI0001384504

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 10, 2016

MI • MI0009696617

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

1

Total Crashes

7

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

5

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

60
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

24
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

24

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

40

CDL Drivers: 34
Interstate: 34
Intrastate: 6
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 66.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 31
Interstate (<100 mi): 3
Intrastate (>100 mi): 3
Intrastate (<100 mi): 3

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

LLC

Classification Categories

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

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

24

Power Units

0

Trucks

20

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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