MAX TRANS LLC
USDOT 2012932 • 4521 PATTERSON AVE, KENTWOOD, MI, 49512
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-709246 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 21, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250008 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0029157 | ON FILE | Jul 20, 2010 | May 2, 2011 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240008 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230008 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220008 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210008 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200026 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190025 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180019 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA160021 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9880848 04 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9880848 03 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9880848 02 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9880848 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 500815 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2011 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 500815 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2011 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0029157 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2010 | Feb 19, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250008 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240008 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230008 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220008 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210008 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200026 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190025 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180019 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA160021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9880848 04 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9880848 03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9880848 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 9880848 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500815 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0029157 | CARGO | May 2, 2011 | May 2, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500815 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2011 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0029157 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2011 | Feb 19, 2011 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC709246 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2015 |
| MC709246 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2014 |
| MC709246 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2013 |
| MC709246 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2012 |
| MC709246 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2011 |
| MC709246 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
37 states • 161 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from latest 100 of 161 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VSP | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLML | 2-SLLML | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTCD | 2-SLLTCD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VURB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VLRB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (161 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I 75 S AT MILEPOST 237.00 | ...281401 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Jul 31, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SMITHS GROVE | I 0065 | ...693854 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Jun 3, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | I 70 AT MP 425 | ...315104 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 N MM 311 NEAR E BELMONT RD | ...651716 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Dec 25, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 10 | ...224160 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Dec 11, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...315100 | MAX TRANS |
| Apr 30, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARPER WOODS | E I 94 | ...315101 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Apr 8, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PADUCAH | I 0024 | ...315103 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Nov 12, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CANTON TWP | S I 275 | ...148195 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Sep 14, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLLEGE STATION | S 600 HARVEY MITCHELL PKWY | ...315099 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Jul 12, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN PARK | S I 75 | ...224271 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Oct 14, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAIRVIEW | KINGSTON RD | ...132841 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...300288 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Jan 5, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOLIET TWP | I-80 | ...224162 | MAX TRANS LLC |
| Jun 14, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2016 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2016 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2015 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events