AVALON AND TAHOE MFG INC
46-unit auto hauler based in Alma, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 306396
- MC
- MC889139
- Based
- Alma, MI
- Contact
- 9894632112 · shippingcoordinators@avalonpontoons.com
What this carrier is
Hauling motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction materials, and other: pontoon boats, AVALON AND TAHOE MFG INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Alma, MI. 46 power units, 21 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC889139 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jul 31, 2015).
Fleet composition on file: 41 owned tractors, 41 owned trailers, 5 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 705 motor carriers operating 46 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 23.96 | 108.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 10.12 | 49.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.22 | 135.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 53.81 | 24.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.73 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 46-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 306396: 40 inspections across 18 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in AZ.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 21 |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 |
| Total violations | 42 (4 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes . Most recent: Mar 22, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 705 peer carriers operating 46 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 22 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 42 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running over-the-road lanes with 46 power units on file.
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