GO-TO TRANSPORT INC
Bay City, MI · MC 476897
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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- 1 fatal crash in the 24-month window
- Suspension notice in the last 12 months; authority is active now
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 1197728 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | GO-TO TRANSPORT INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 476897 |
| Reported physical address | 1320 WASHINGTON AVE, BAY CITY, MI, 48708-5711, US |
| Reported business phone | (866) 366-4686 |
| Reported power units | 147 |
| Reported drivers | 140 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Allison K. Short, Gary L. Short |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Aug 06, 2024 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 157 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% (2 of 157) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.7% (17 of 96) |
| Violations | 77 across 61 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 21 |
| Crashes | 8 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 1 / 3 / 7 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 1 / 5 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other739375A3TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS53922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation43939ALILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative439216DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
GO-TO TRANSPORT INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 14 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Building materials
- Fresh produce
- Liquids and gases
- Intermodal containers
- Grain, feed and hay
- Meat
- U.S. mail
- Chemicals
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Construction
- Other: AUTO PARTS
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Jan 05, 2004
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Aug 11, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC476897 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | Inactive | $0 | $1,000,000 |
| MC476897 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC476897 | National Interstate Insurance Company of Hawaii | $3,000,000 | Jul 01, 2026 | BMC-91X | EXT830000101 |
| MC476897 | National Interstate Insurance Company of Hawaii | $2,000,000 | Jul 01, 2026 | BMC-91X | MVP830000101 |
| MC476897 | National Interstate Insurance Company of Hawaii | $1,000,000 | Jul 01, 2025 | BMC-91X | MVP 8300001-00 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against GO-TO TRANSPORT INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension NoticeMC-476897 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- Voluntary SuspensionMC476897 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- GrantedMC476897 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- GrantedMC476897 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 1197728. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsRefrigerated foodFresh produceIntermodal containers
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