AURORA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2494169 • DBA: AURORA • 5972 CLEAR POINTE DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49548
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-863992 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 13, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229149 | ON FILE | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-203457-01 | REPLACED | May 15, 2020 | May 15, 2023 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-203457-00 | REPLACED | May 15, 2017 | May 15, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP23725A | REPLACED | May 15, 2016 | May 15, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP23725A | CANCELLED | May 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS049159 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2016 | May 15, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS049159 | REPLACED | Sep 22, 2015 | Feb 3, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS049159 | REPLACED | May 15, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS032434 | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 2014 | May 15, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS032434 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2014 | Nov 19, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS032434 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS032434 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2014 | Nov 19, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS032434 | REPLACED | May 16, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229149 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-203457-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-203457-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP23725A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP23725A | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2017 | May 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS049159 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2016 | May 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS049159 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2016 | Feb 3, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS049159 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS032434 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2015 | May 15, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS032434 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2014 | Nov 19, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS032434 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2014 | Nov 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS032434 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS032434 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC863992 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2025 |
| MC863992 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2016 |
| MC863992 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2015 |
| MC863992 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 2014 | — | 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
15 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.5(a) | Use/possession of alcohol | 2 | 2 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(1) | BAC 0.02-0.039 | 1 | 1 | 7 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(a) | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | 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:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (37 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DULUTH | I85N NW NEAR PLEASANT HILL RD NW | ...GGGG | AURORA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COWPENS | 82 SB | ...ML2487 | AURORA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 7, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...957907 | AURORA |
| Feb 12, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALKER | RAMP 026A | ...557109 | AURORA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 12, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records