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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 121 | 49 | 37 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 1
Shared phone · 4
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 3.71 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.23 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 8.52 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.48 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state MI accounts for 73% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 27%.
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 3963A1TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 39360C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 39378 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 3939ALBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 3963A1BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |