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Carrier profile · USDOT 971731 · MC-414425 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Michael J Petersen
DBA WHISKEY CREEK
1 power unitavg 13 yrLocal · 1 statesLE MARS, IA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-414425 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.0Avg age (yr)
2003–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration2525 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13 yr
Model years 2003–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MICHAEL J PETERSEN (USDOT 971731) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 6, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 1 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 1 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 10, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL J PETERSEN's USDOT number?
MICHAEL J PETERSEN's USDOT number is 971731, and its motor carrier number is MC-414425.
Is MICHAEL J PETERSEN authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, MICHAEL J PETERSEN is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MICHAEL J PETERSEN's safety record?
MICHAEL J PETERSEN has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 1 federal roadside inspection in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is MICHAEL J PETERSEN's fleet?
MICHAEL J PETERSEN operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL J PETERSEN based?
MICHAEL J PETERSEN is based in LE MARS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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