DBA: Carmela Specialty Foods & Fine Wines
Carmela Food Distributing Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Fraser, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 42 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 42 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 70% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 93% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 71% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 59% | 93% | Around peer average |
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 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 5 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 1.05 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.71 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 4.80 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0.32 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state MI accounts for 93% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 7%.
| Unsafe Driving |
| 9 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 6, 2026 |
| MI |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | IN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 2 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 39395A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 3969D2FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 39141AMCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 39328WS6 | Wiring Systems - Bare loose dangling chafing or poorly connected wires | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |