WEST SHORE SERVICES INC
USDOT 250445 • 6620 LAKE MICHIGAN DR, ALLENDALE, MI, 49401
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-380791 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 31, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAA 3006623079 | ON FILE | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI 97910267 DET | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2008 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAA 3006623079 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2014 | Feb 7, 2017 |
| AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAA 3006516601 | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 2014 | May 4, 2014 |
| AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAA 3006516601 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2014 | Mar 9, 2014 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-5882X110-COF-11 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2012 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-5882X110-COF-11 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2012 | Mar 9, 2014 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2051060 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2051060 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2008 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4265576700 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2007 | Feb 14, 2008 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI 97906329 DET | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2004 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI 97906329 DET | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 694 511-01 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 694 511-01 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02-CC-977180-10 | REPLACED | Apr 19, 2000 | Nov 7, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97901606 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2000 | Jul 26, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAA 3006623079 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAA 3006623079 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAA 3006516601 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2014 | May 4, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | DT-810-5882X110-COF-11 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2014 | Mar 9, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAA 3006516601 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2014 | Mar 9, 2014 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2051060 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2012 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | DT-810-5882X110-COF-11 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2012 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4265576700 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2008 | Feb 14, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2051060 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI 97910267 DET | CARGO | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 02-CC-977180-10 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2007 | Nov 7, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI 97906329 DET | CARGO | Feb 10, 2007 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI 97906329 DET | CARGO | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 694 511-01 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 694 511-01 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97901606 | CARGO | Jul 26, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-380791 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-380791 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-380791 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC380791 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC380791 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC380791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 6, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC380791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 6, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC380791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 17, 2008 | REVOKED | Feb 27, 2012 |
| MC380791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 17, 2008 | REVOKED | Feb 27, 2012 |
| MC380791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 4, 2005 | REVOKED | Feb 20, 2008 |
| MC380791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 4, 2005 | REVOKED | Feb 20, 2008 |
| MC380791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 21, 2000 | REVOKED | Oct 8, 2002 |
| MC380791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 21, 2000 | REVOKED | Oct 8, 2002 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2004 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Feb 1, 2005 |
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
5 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | 87004619 | GEORGETOWN | KY | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.75A3-TFL, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 85711792 | NORTH CORBIN | KY | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 85732923 | ANCHORAGE AK | AK | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 83167534 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.55C1 | No |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 79159069 | US131 @ M46 | MI | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 79147520 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| May 18, 2023 | 78678344 | SPARTA SWEF | WI | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 177.834(a) | Yes |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 78308058 | WB I96 @ WB SCALE | MI | Level 2 | — | 3 | 393.9(a), 393.110 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON TWP | E I 94 | ...652529 | WEST SHORE SERVICES INC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | E I 196 | ...487151 | WEST SHORE SERVICES INC |
| May 8, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2002 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events