Bill Ross & Son Trucking Inc

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier & Broker · Intrastate

USDOT177266
MC156160
LocationDowagiac, MI
Fleet3 power units · 1 drivers

Bill Ross & Son Trucking Inc (USDOT 177266, MC-156160) is an intrastate motor carrier based in Dowagiac, Michigan with 3 power units and 1 driver reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 12, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-156160Carrier, Broker Liability insuranceNone on fileRequired: $750,000 Safety ratingNot rated0 inspections in 24 months Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Aug 26, 2010More than 24 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)On fileDotprocessagents.com LLC

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 12, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-156160	Contract carrierBroker	Active

First granted on October 29, 1981 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 13, 2026

Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
Liability (BIPD) on fileNone on file
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileYes / No

Filings on file

No current insurance filing was found in FMCSA licensing records for this USDOT number.

Insurance history: 18 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	Progressive Michigan Insurance Company	Mar 10, 2011	Mar 19, 2019	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	National Casualty Company	Mar 11, 2010	Mar 11, 2011	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	National Casualty Company	May 8, 2009	May 8, 2009	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	National Casualty Company	Mar 11, 2009	May 8, 2009	Cancel
Cargo	Cherokee Insurance Company	Mar 6, 2007	Feb 13, 2009	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Cherokee Insurance Company	Mar 6, 2007	Feb 13, 2009	Cancel
Cargo	Cherokee Insurance Company	Oct 31, 2001	Mar 7, 2007	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Cherokee Insurance Company	Oct 31, 2001	Mar 7, 2007	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Star Insurance Company	Oct 31, 2000	Oct 31, 2001	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Gulf Insurance Co.	Oct 31, 1999	Oct 31, 2000	Replaced
Cargo	Gulf Insurance Co.	Oct 31, 1999	Oct 31, 2001	Replaced
Broker surety bond	Aegis Security Insurance Company	May 12, 1999	Jun 9, 2003	Cancel
Broker surety bond	American Reliable Insurance Company	May 12, 1998	May 27, 1999	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Oct 31, 1997	Oct 31, 1999	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Great West Casualty Co.	Oct 31, 1996	Oct 31, 1997	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	The Insurance Co of the State of Pennsylvania	Oct 31, 1995	Oct 31, 1996	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company	Oct 31, 1994	Oct 31, 1995	Replaced
Broker surety bond	Tig Premier Insurance Co.	Jun 9, 1992	Dec 12, 1997	Cancel

Process agent (BOC-3)

Dotprocessagents.com LLC, Norman, OK

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes are on file for this USDOT number in the last 24 months.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

March 25, 2019Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
February 14, 2011Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 21, 2011
February 12, 2010Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 4, 2010
April 22, 2009Reinstated — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on March 25, 2019
February 23, 2009Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
February 8, 2007Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 7, 2007
June 9, 2003Involuntary revocation — Broker authority
January 23, 2003Reinstated — Property BrokerRevoked on August 25, 2003

Show 7 earlier events

December 12, 1997Involuntary revocation — Broker authority
November 18, 1992Granted — Property BrokerRevoked on March 3, 1998
October 19, 1990Dismissed — Property Broker
November 15, 1989Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 1, 1989
July 9, 1984Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on February 23, 2009
February 10, 1984Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on February 23, 2009
October 29, 1981Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on February 23, 2009

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated August 26, 2010

Power units: 3
Trucks: 3
Tractors owned: 1
Trucks owned: 1
Trailers owned: 2
Drivers: 1
CDL drivers: 1
Interstate drivers: 0
Intrastate drivers: 1
Miles traveled: 1,000 (2009)
Classification: Private property; Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: No
USDOT registered: June 1, 1974
Address: Dowagiac, MI

Cargo carried

General freight
Logs, poles, beams, lumber
Fresh produce

Key facts

USDOT number 177266 was registered on June 1, 1974.
Operating authority MC-156160 was first granted on October 29, 1981.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on August 26, 2010.
It reported 1,000 vehicle miles traveled in 2009.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Dotprocessagents.com LLC.

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