BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC
BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in SANDOVAL, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 287063. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 16 power units and 11 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Sandoval, IL. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
Safety Snapshot
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IL (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.45DLUV (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, Spcn, and Trst are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 58,118 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Spcn | 2 | |
| East | 1 | |
| Trst | 1 |
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86826069 | Jan 9, 2026 | IL | 1 | US RT 50 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45DLUV | No |
| 82734827 | Sep 20, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-i-70-e/b |
SPCN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79805669 | Sep 28, 2023 | IL | 2 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.100(b), 396.17(c), 390.21T(a) | Yes |
| 79520311 | Aug 17, 2023 | IL | 3 | — |
SPCN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0100268855 | Dec 17, 2012 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IL0008829011 | Feb 19, 2007 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IL0003366498 | Aug 25, 1999 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IL0004009533 | May 27, 1999 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZJ9011 | 91X | May 22, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA2255 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2018 | May 22, 2021 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP3096866C | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2015 | May 22, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CTP 0224131 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 1996 | May 22, 2015 | REPLACED |
| GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CTP 0224131 | 34 | May 22, 1996 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 22, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 22, 2018
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May 22, 2018insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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May 22, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL
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Jul 5, 1996
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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