Cordes Inc — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Authority age
4 years (granted 2022)
Liability filing
$750K BIPD — meets the $750K federal minimum
Inspections
45 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Company domain, matches website
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Cordes Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
10100 Sedroc Industrial Dr Sw, Byron Center, MI 49315-1000
Phone
(616) 877-9935
Power units
35
Drivers
24
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
MC1356163
Common: Active · Contract: None · Broker: None
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: ✓ · Cargo: — · Bond: —
Authority history
- Granted — Motor Property Common Carrier
Insurance filings
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 45 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
20.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 45 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
charlie@cordestrucking.com — company domain
Mail host
Microsoft 365
Domain match
Email domain matches the company website
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
9
Reportable crashes
9
Tow-aways
4
With injuries
1
With fatalities
Most recent: MI 04/2026 · MI 03/2026 · MI 09/2025 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 19, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Apr 29, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 4, 2026 | MI | Level I — Full |
| Feb 27, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 12, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 10, 2026 | MI | Level I — Full |
| Dec 11, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Oct 2, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Sep 30, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-around |
| Sep 25, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full |
| Sep 9, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full |
| Sep 4, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Aug 29, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 13, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jul 7, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 19, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 5, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| May 6, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Mar 26, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 19, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 3, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Feb 19, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Feb 3, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jan 20, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Oct 22, 2024 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 20, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 27, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| May 30, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| May 24, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| May 23, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| May 20, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Apr 5, 2024 | MI | Level I — Full |
| Apr 5, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Mar 22, 2024 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 8, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jan 22, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jan 11, 2024 | MI | Level V — Vehicle-only |
| Dec 15, 2023 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Nov 20, 2023 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Oct 25, 2023 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Oct 24, 2023 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 8, 2023 | MI | Level I — Full |
| Aug 8, 2023 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jul 24, 2023 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 45 of 45 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Watch replay: JD Vance speaks in Byron Center, Michigan - Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press · 8/14/2024
At West Michigan rally, Vance stands behind Trump's comments on firing workers who strike - Michigan Public
Michigan Public · 8/14/2024
James Cordes Obituary (1932 - 2018) - Comstock Park, MI - MLive.com
MLive.com · 4/28/2018
'We're going to work hard for every single vote all across the state of Michigan' | GOP VP pick Vance rallies in Byron Center - WZZM13.com
WZZM13.com · 8/14/2024
“Not the words I would use”: Vance goes all-in on Trump’s 2020 election denial - Salon.com
Salon.com · 10/16/2024
JD Vance to visit Grand Rapids Wednesday as battle for Michigan heats up - Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press · 8/10/2024
Sen. JD Vance blames VP Kamala Harris for inflation at campaign stop in western Michigan - Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press · 8/14/2024
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