4 BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 2790411 • 3319 FULLER AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49508

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,790,411
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6162006076
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
670,000
Physical Address
3319 FULLER AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49508
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 27, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-930677ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEASTBIPD/PrimaryS2348237ON FILEAug 27, 2018Aug 27, 2022

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2639805REPLACEDOct 15, 2015Aug 27, 2018
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2639805REPLACEDAug 27, 2015Oct 15, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEASTS2348237BIPD/PrimaryAug 27, 2022Aug 27, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2639805BIPD/PrimaryAug 27, 2018Aug 27, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2639805BIPD/PrimaryOct 15, 2015Oct 15, 2015

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC930677MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 3, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
68%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
19
Violations
48
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
4
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (48 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (48 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
26.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.53vs nat'l 1.80
+0.73 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 27, 202687203853E/B SCALEMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.207F-SDAS, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.9A-LFTSIYes
Feb 19, 202687115893W/B I94 NEAR EATON RAPIDS RDMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.11B-CSRIGRRNo
Feb 16, 202687064747ROADMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47E, 392.2-SLLLR, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Feb 4, 202687022760LAKE STATION ININLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER7395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 392.2-SLLSWZNo
Dec 2, 202586479738NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/BMILevel 2RNTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.9A-LBLNo
Oct 20, 202586114504ANGOLA ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 2, 202585992053I294ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 14, 202584683598US 131 @ CADILLAC REST AREAMILevel 1RNTR SEMI-TRAILER7393.47E, 393.11A1-LBL, 393.45D-BYes
Jan 21, 202583696037WARREN ININLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1No
Dec 19, 202483450304RoadsideMILevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 9, 202483344932RoadsideMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7395.8E-HOSPD, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9B-LRLIWRYes
Nov 19, 202483202418CHESTERTON ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 27, 202482793944I80ILLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 5, 202482587466I69 OVERPASSMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.8(f)(1)No
May 6, 202481546471NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/BMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Mar 4, 202481028053OLD STATE ROADMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Jan 5, 202480559390E/B SCALEMILevel 2RNTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Oct 24, 202379995555RoadsideOHLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Sep 21, 202379978483I-80ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 27, 2026MITOW00NEW BUFFALO TWPE I 94...HC76254 BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION INC
Oct 2, 2025ILTOW00Lyons TwpI294...AT08154 BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION INC
Dec 20, 2024MITOW00GRAND RAPIDS TWPBELTLINE...AZ47644 BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION INC
Sep 12, 2024ININJURY01BLOOMINGTONW ST RD 46...2168464 BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION INC
Feb 9, 2021MITOW00CROCKERY TWPI-96...7408034 BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION INC

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 27, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 2, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 27, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST • BIPD/Primary
Feb 9, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 27, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 15, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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