ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2889574 • 2500 84TH AVENUE, ZEELAND, MI, 49464
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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC970603 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 13, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC970603 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 2016 | — | 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
12 states • 190 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from latest 100 of 190 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSS | Suspension - Leaf spring shifted | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | 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 |
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 (190 inspections)
Showing 50 of 190
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Proviso Twp | I-294 N/B | ...896607 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | VILLAGE OF DOUGLAS | I 196 | ...040720 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 29, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 6 | CLARION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...050529 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 1, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Gunplain Twp | N US 131 | ...896610 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 21, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHLAND TWP | HOWARD CITY EDMORE | ...BR7518 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 7, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUDSONVILLE | RAMP 062D | ...655300 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 16, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | COOPERSVILLE | STATE | ...946230 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 28, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEWITT TWP | 007C | ...639014 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE GROVE TWP | 32ND | ...168373 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 15, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARKEYVILLE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0008 N | ...602913 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 10, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYONS TWP | HUBBARDSTON | ...MT8165 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 12, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTON TWP | N I 196 | ...MT8789 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 19, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTON SHORES | N US 31 | ...351638 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GANGES TWP | N I 196 | ...UW8110 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 10, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Comstock Twp | W I 94 | ...051274 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 3, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANDY LAKE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0358 E | ...625689 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 4, 2024 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ROME TWP | HAWKINS | ...351638 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 19, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN PARK | LAFAYETTE | ...896610 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| May 23, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHEELER TWP | MONROE | ...MT8166 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 29, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | I-94 | ...LM7538 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | I-80 | ...012927 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHERRY VALLEY (TOWNSHIP O | US 0006 | ...602914 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 28, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FILLMORE TWP | M 40 | ...MT8167 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 4, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ZEELAND TWP | RAMP 055D | ...MA0918 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 14, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Emmett Twp | I-94 | ...896610 | ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records