ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC
Joins 112 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 74 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Broker bond/trust on file · BMC-84 surety bond THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust — not BIPD liability insurance Details →
- 3 active operating authorities
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file Service of Process Agents, Inc. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ZEELAND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC (USDOT 2889574) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 74 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Broker bond/trust on file · BMC-84 surety bond — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust — not BIPD liability insurance • 3 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Service of Process Agents, Inc. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2889574/ As of: Oct 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 23, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1% (better). Vehicle OOS 15.3% vs peer median 15.7% (better). n=4720 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Power Units +23 (170 → 193) · Sep 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +14 (150 → 164) · Sep 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Company officer 2 DIANA SMITH → KURT MEEUWSEN · Sep 26, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Company officer KURT MEEUWSEN → DIANA SMITH · Sep 26, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · BMC-91X · $1,000,000
2 active liability filings · 2 bond/trust
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2016-06-13 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
-
InsuranceTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jun 6, 2016
-
Process AgentService of Process Agents, Inc.BOC-3 on file
-
Operating AuthorityMC970603ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 170 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 140 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 74 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 225 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 112 | 112 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.14% | 0% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,720 ACTIVE carriers operating 96–290 power units (±50% of this carrier's 193 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 4 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change · 2 officer changes
Record Changes
-
-
Company officer 2 DIANA SMITH KURT MEEUWSENFMCSA Company Census
-
Company officer KURT MEEUWSEN DIANA SMITHFMCSA Company Census
-
-
-
Drivers 150 164FMCSA Company Census
-
Power Units 170 193FMCSA Company Census
-
Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (34 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 53 | 8 | 15.1% | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 58 | |
| Freightliner | 42 | |
| East | 31 | |
| Eadu | 22 | |
| East Dump | 22 | |
| Kenworth | 21 | |
| Peterbilt | 17 | |
| Wils | 9 | |
| Western Star | 9 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | — | 1.72 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | — | 3.20 | 3 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (225 rows) View all 225 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89309140 | Oct 20, 2026 | NE | 3 | DANBURY NE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 89308421 | Oct 20, 2026 | MI | 2 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 89149435 | Oct 1, 2026 | MI | 3 | MI |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 89129450 | Sep 29, 2026 | NE | 2 | CULBERTSON NE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89074667 | Sep 23, 2026 | MI | 2 | ROADSIDE |
Western Star TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD06981
·
2WEDDCK3VK946230
|
2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 89073930 | Sep 23, 2026 | MI | 2 | MI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89080880 | Sep 22, 2026 | OH | 2 | BLUFFTON OH |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89062724 | Sep 22, 2026 | MI | 3 | MI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 89053310 | Sep 21, 2026 | MI | 1 | MI |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55D2-B | No |
| 89029683 | Sep 16, 2026 | MI | 2 | MI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| 88935263 | Sep 8, 2026 | MI | 2 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88547873 | Jul 29, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E, 393.45D-B | No |
| 88543921 | Jul 29, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88539109 | Jul 28, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88487044 | Jul 22, 2026 | MI | 2 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88461293 | Jul 20, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 88336886 | Jul 7, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 396.17C-PI, 392.16-D | No |
| 88168525 | Jun 16, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88159036 | Jun 16, 2026 | MI | 2 | COLDWATER SCALE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88086258 | Jun 9, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88052733 | Jun 3, 2026 | VA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 88009977 | Jun 1, 2026 | MI | 3 | I-94EB@WATER ST |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87981006 | May 28, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87969023 | May 27, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87909010 | May 19, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (74 rows) View all 74 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX004109803 | Jan 22, 2026 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003717768 | Jan 21, 2026 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA600936500X | Dec 29, 2025 | PA | 0 | 6 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003665989 | Dec 1, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003676651 | Nov 21, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003643086 | Nov 7, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003620270 | Oct 16, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003533559 | Jun 28, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003527082 | Jun 18, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA503739800X | Apr 15, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003475004 | Apr 10, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003452388 | Mar 12, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003445992 | Feb 19, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003435264 | Feb 18, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003405631 | Jan 10, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA500793600X | Jan 3, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003430806 | Oct 4, 2024 | MI | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MI0003224108 | Jun 19, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003194197 | May 23, 2024 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003178038 | Apr 29, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904436332 | Jan 16, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0235234868 | Dec 19, 2023 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003051534 | Nov 28, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002997424 | Oct 4, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003006180 | Sep 14, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (3 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 1 PDF available)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
Some letters share the same legacy archived file path — we show one PDF link for the primary document and list the other actions as metadata (type + date) until per-letter PDFs are re-extracted.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2016 | MC970603-B | Original MC Certificate | License (Broker) | Original MC Certificate → |
| Jun 3, 2016 | MC970603-C | Original MC Certificate | Certificate | Metadata only |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 0597511 | 84 | — | Jun 6, 2016 | On file | ACTIVE |
| The Cincinnati Insurance Company | 0597511 | BMC-84 | — | Jun 6, 2016 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0381760 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0381760 | BMC-91X | — | Jul 1, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 | IL | 5 | 0 |
| MI | MI | 5 | 1 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 4 | 1 |
| COLDWATER SCALE | MI | 3 | 2 |
| COVERT REST AREA | MI | 3 | 0 |
| ROAD | MI | 3 | 0 |
| HUBBARD OH | OH | 3 | 0 |
| I-294 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| I80 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 72 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
Open dedicated checkers pre-filled with this USDOT — same public filings as the triage card above.
Related Records
All cross-references Authority, BOC-3, risk tools, explainers, and more
-
Field change history
History-watch change dates and as-of snapshots
-
Michigan carriers
All carriers based in Michigan
-
Zeeland carriers
Carriers based in Zeeland, MI
-
Stations in Michigan
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC970603
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
-
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
84 policy on file
-
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
BMC-84 policy on file
-
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
-
Service of Process Agents, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 17,053 carriers served
-
225 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
74 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
-
Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
-
Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
-
Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
-
Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
-
Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.