CRYSTAL FLASH INC
USDOT 237926 • DBA: CRYSTAL FLASH • 1754 ALPINE AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49504
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-645-445261-01 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000196316 | ON FILE | Apr 29, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 922J8996 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-645-445261-01 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-645-445261-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 25, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PEG 4800019-00 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2017 | Apr 29, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PEG 4800019-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2017 | Jun 6, 2018 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000196416 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000196416 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2017 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000196316 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2016 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXEXD000196316 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2016 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXEXD000196316 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000196316 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXEXD000196316 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 29, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000196416 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 29, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | GC2J-CAP-922J8996-TIL-13 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Apr 29, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-645-445261-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2023 | Jun 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-645-445261-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 922J8996 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | PEG 4800019-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-645-445261-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000196316 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXEXD000196316 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000196416 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2017 | Apr 29, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | PEG 4800019-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2017 | Apr 29, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000196416 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXEXD000196316 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000196316 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | GC2J-CAP-922J8996-TIL-13 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXEXD000196316 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000196316 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000196416 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-863238 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-863238 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC863238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2018 |
| MC863238 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2018 |
| MC863238 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 19, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC863238 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 19, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC863238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2016 |
| MC863238 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2016 |
| MC863238 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 25, 2014 | REVOKED | Jun 12, 2018 |
| MC863238 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 25, 2014 | REVOKED | Jun 12, 2018 |
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
7 states • 189 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from latest 100 of 189 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.840G-HMHC | Hazmat - no emergency response info | 2 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMNID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.519D3-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Upon visual examination a color on a placard must fall within the color tolerances displayed on the appropriate Hazardous Materials Label and P | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPSNSP | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 1 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.519 | Placard does not meet specifications | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (189 inspections)
Showing 50 of 189
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Berrien Twp | N US 31 | ...WH8520 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Jan 28, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KENTWOOD | 52ND | ...JX6641 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Jan 26, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARLTON TWP | BROWN | ...MM8757 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAYLAND TWP | 4TH | ...GL8304 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 3 | NORTH SHADE TWP | CLEVELAND | ...805062 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Dec 4, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PRAIRIE RONDE TWP | V W | ...GN3325 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ONTWA TWP | M 62 | ...655643 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Oct 30, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SEWARD TWP | US-52 | ...WH8518 | CRYSTAL FLASH |
| May 14, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS (TOWNSHIP OF | US 6 | ...491244 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC, |
| Feb 11, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | PLAINFIELD TWP | RT 126 | ...VX5945 | CRYSTAL FLASH |
| Feb 4, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Burton | W I 69 | ...VS6099 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Jan 31, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALMIRA TWP | REYNOLDS | ...VC9073 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COVERT TWP | I 196 | ...491245 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Aug 13, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | MIDDLEBELT | ...UM0059 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Apr 3, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | ANN | ...JX6641 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Dec 27, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STERLING HEIGHTS | VAN DYKE | ...LX9623 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Dec 18, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RENSSELAER | 65 | ...717919 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TYRONE TWP | FRUIT RIDGE | ...JJ6993 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Dec 17, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 6 | TEXAS TWP | I 94 | ...ML7463 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Nov 23, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ANGOLA | E 200 N | ...NH2289 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Nov 23, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANTON | MAIN | ...FD5680 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Nov 11, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Na Au Say Twp | IL-126 | ...449319 | CRYSTAL FLASH |
| Oct 18, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NILES | WAYNE | ...KU6004 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Aug 9, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSCOMMON TWP | LAKE CITY | ...NH5086 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Aug 2, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Warren | VANDYKE | ...MN5557 | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events