G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC

Q: What is G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC's safety rating?

G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Unsatisfactory . An Unsatisfactory rating typically prohibits the carrier from operating in interstate commerce until upgraded. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

USDOT 237318 Active PARTNERSHIP PRIVATE PROPERTY Unsatisfactory rated PARTNERSHIP Partner: RANDY L HOEKSEMA Partner 2: MATT HOEKSEMA Other (HORTICULTURE) Based in PORTAGE, MI Grade F · 67

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book

Blockers

Unsatisfactory safety rating FMCSA Unsatisfactory ratings typically prohibit interstate operation until upgraded.

Org: PARTNERSHIP

Partner: RANDY L HOEKSEMA

Partner 2: MATT HOEKSEMA

Cargo: Other (HORTICULTURE)

Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.

Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC (USDOT 237318)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): RANDY L HOEKSEMA (Partner); MATT HOEKSEMA (Partner 2)
Organization: PARTNERSHIP

Blockers:
  • Unsatisfactory safety rating — FMCSA Unsatisfactory ratings typically prohibit interstate operation until upgraded.

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/237318/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.

TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 67/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 60% · 3/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating

Unsatisfactory · 0/100

Official FMCSA Unsatisfactory safety rating after a compliance review.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 237318

In FMCSA records since Aug 30, 1983 (~42y)

Entity PARTNERSHIP

Business org PARTNERSHIP

Partner RANDY L HOEKSEMA

Partner 2 MATT HOEKSEMA

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Cargo carried

Other (HORTICULTURE)

Fleet size 5 units

Drivers 5

Annual mileage 11,000 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (269) 327-9469

Email: [email protected]

Physical

515 SCHURING ROAD

PORTAGE, MI 49024

Mailing address matches physical.

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 237318

In FMCSA records since Aug 30, 1983 (~42y)

Entity PARTNERSHIP

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 11,000 mi

Safety Rating Unsatisfactory

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Trip leased
Truck tractors	1	2
Trailers	3	0
Trucks	2	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes

None in last 24 months · all-time on file

Authorities

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC is a partnership based in PORTAGE, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 237318. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Unsatisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Unsatisfactory safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier an Unsatisfactory safety rating after a compliance review.

Carrier overview

G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a partnership, based in Portage, MI. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet); 5 drivers.

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Serious	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	—	—	Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
78342854	Apr 10, 2023	IN	3	in-103.4mm-i70-eb	—	2	395.8(f)(1), 392.2	No

Recent Crashes (1 row)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
IN0900315415	Jun 5, 2004	IN	0	0	Yes	No	Tow

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited	OOS
392.2	Violation of Local Laws - Explain:	Unsafe Driving	1	0
395.8(f)(1)	Driver’s record of duty status not current	Hours of Service	1	0

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How to verify G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC

Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC

Is G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 237318 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC's safety rating? ▾

G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Unsatisfactory. An Unsatisfactory rating typically prohibits the carrier from operating in interstate commerce until upgraded. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

How many inspections has G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC had? ▾

1 roadside inspection are on file for G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).

Where is G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC based? ▾

G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 515 SCHURING ROAD, PORTAGE, Michigan 49024. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC have valid operating authority? ▾

G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.

How many trucks and drivers does G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC operate? ▾

G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC self-reports 5 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC had any crashes? ▾

1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for G HOEKSEMA AND SONS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

Refreshed daily.

NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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