Housing Specialist Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Carleton, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 21 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 21 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 74% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 86% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 79% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 98% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 86% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 4 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 36 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 104 | 41 | 32 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 1.11 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.31 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 8.88 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.31 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.07 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state MI accounts for 71% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 29%.
| Hours-of-Service Compliance |
| 4 |
| 0 |
| 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 13, 2026 |
| OH |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 4 |
| 2 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 2 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 39375CTAOTDLT232 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 39375CTAOTDLT232 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 38351ASIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 393207FSLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 3963A1F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 39375CTAOTDLT232 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 3939BLIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |