Is Lois Kay Contracting Safe? DOT 1596539 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Lois Kay Contracting had?

Lois Kay Contracting has recorded 18 total inspections, with 4 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Lois Kay Contracting is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1596539. The company operates from Saginaw, MI and maintains an active operating status with 78 power units and 51 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Lois Kay Contracting by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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18 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate22.22%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 22.2% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

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3 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

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Carrier Insight

Lois Kay Contracting is a medium-sized motor carrier operating in Michigan. With 18 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 22.2%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 3 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Lois Kay Contracting has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 78 power units and employs 51 drivers. This is a mid-sized operation relative to the broader carrier market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1596539?

USDOT number 1596539 is assigned to Lois Kay Contracting, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Saginaw, MI.

How many inspections has Lois Kay Contracting had?

Lois Kay Contracting has recorded 18 total inspections with 4 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 22.22%.

Where is Lois Kay Contracting located?

Lois Kay Contracting is headquartered at 3046 Carrollton Road, Saginaw, MI 48604.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1596539 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Lois Kay Contracting (DOT# 1596539) – FMCSA Carrier Profile