LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC
USDOT 2382463 • 1540 STEELE AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49507
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-818346 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 22, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250068 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240060 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230051 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220053 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000424 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2020 | Apr 5, 2022 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000424 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0002775 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0002775 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2019 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA17MOT02034800 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2017 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATR0047747 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 22, 2017 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08674498 001 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2015 | Jun 19, 2016 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2092971 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2014 | Jun 19, 2015 |
| GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN | BIPD/Primary | XA 2016525 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2013 | Jun 19, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250068 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240060 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230051 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220053 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000424 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000424 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002775 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002775 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA17MOT02034800 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | ATR0047747 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08674498 001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2016 | Jun 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2092971 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN | XA 2016525 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC818346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2017 |
| MC818346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2016 |
| MC818346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2015 |
| MC818346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2014 |
| MC818346 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 20, 2013 | — | 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
36 states • 135 inspections
Violation Summary (173 violations from latest 100 of 135 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 4 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 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:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E-DAC | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(g)(3) | 390.21T(g)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(a) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALKER | E I 96 | ...898681 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Apr 30, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | INTERSTATE 0095 N | ...190807 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Mar 30, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH | US HWY 31 | ...BU4837 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Feb 21, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBUS | IR 71 | ...978292 | LIBERTY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 21, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST STROUDSBURG BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...906593 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Mar 8, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | INTERSTATE 75 NB | ...983031 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Dec 3, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASCADE TWP | E I 96 | ...BX0595 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Nov 28, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WARRENTON RD | ...N28186 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Nov 2, 2023 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 2 | MEMPHIS | INTERSTATE 65 SOUTHBOUND | ...978339 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Nov 1, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WOLF CREEK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...FN9218 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Oct 13, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERFIELD TWP | SUGARBUSH | ...002430 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Jun 12, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST MIFFLIN BOROUGH | ROUTE 2040 W | ...BX0596 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Jun 2, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0016 E | ...BW8737 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker:907CX2M13083 | ...FV6900 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Jan 6, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAUGATUCK TWP | N I 196 | ...BW9828 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Jan 5, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | I 0065 | ...BW9828 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Nov 7, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OLIVE TWP | US 31 | ...BW8737 | LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2018 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2018 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2017 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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