BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC

USDOT 287063 Active CORPORATION Based in SANDOVAL, IL

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.

Carrier Overview

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.

Power Units
16
Drivers
11
Inspections
4
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
4 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

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.

Violation Profile

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.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, Spcn, and Trst are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
2 active policies
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 127,947 carriers
Location & Contact
29433 US HWY 50
SANDOVAL, IL 62882
Phone: 6182478230
Registration
USDOT 287063
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 385,523 mi
Safety Rating C

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).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 58,118 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 58,118 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
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
1 393.45DLUV No
82734827 Sep 20, 2024 IL 3 il-i-70-e/b
SPCN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79805669 Sep 28, 2023 IL 2
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.100(b), 396.17(c), 390.21T(a) Yes
79520311 Aug 17, 2023 IL 3
SPCN TRUCK TRACTOR
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
  1. May 22, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 22, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. May 22, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  4. May 22, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL
  5. Jul 5, 1996
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
US RT 50 IL 1 0

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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Frequently asked questions about BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC

Is BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 287063 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC's safety rating?
BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is C. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC had?
4 roadside inspections are on file for BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate?
BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC based?
BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 29433 US HWY 50, SANDOVAL, Illinois 62882. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC305302). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC operate?
BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC self-reports 16 power units and 11 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC had any crashes?
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BRINK BROS GRAIN & TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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