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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #245050MC-172617

B & W CHARTERS INC

Physical Business Address
1123 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Corporate Structure & Officers
Corporation
Principal: Trenel Tatum • Paul Best
Registered Carrier Phone
(269) 345-4222
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 1984-04-09
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

6
Total Power Units
12
Total Registered Drivers
12
CDL Drivers
123k
Annual Miles (2024)
Owned Road Tractors:0 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:0 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:20,544 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$12,000 – $18,900
Est. Total Fleet Policy (6 Units)
$72,000 – $113,400
Minimum Federal Liability
$1,500,000 – $5,000,000
Mandatory FMCSA Filings & EndorsementsBMC-91X Passenger Liability ($1.5M–$5M) • MCS-90B Endorsement
Authorized Cargo Classifications (1)

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
October • Odd Years (2025, 2027)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-05-04 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Satisfactory
Prior Authority Revocation: No • Last Review: 2026-05-08

Frequently Asked Questions About B & W CHARTERS INC

Is B & W CHARTERS INC (USDOT #245050) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, B & W CHARTERS INC (USDOT #245050, MC-172617) holds an ACTIVE registration in Kalamazoo, Michigan, classified under Interstate (PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does B & W CHARTERS INC operate?

B & W CHARTERS INC reports 6 commercial power unit(s) and 12 driver(s) (including 12 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #245050?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling Passengers & Charter, federal regulations generally require $1,500,000 – $5,000,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91X Passenger Liability ($1.5M–$5M) • MCS-90B Endorsement). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 6-unit fleet in MI is $12,000–$18,900 per power unit annually.

When is B & W CHARTERS INC's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #245050, B & W CHARTERS INC must file its MCS-150 biennial update every October in Odd Years (2025, 2027). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-05-04.

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