BRANDEL TRUCKING INC

USDOT 2944481 • 1954 N 94TH AVE, HART, MI, 49420

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
2,944,481
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2318735241
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
MCS-150 Mileage
886,762
Physical Address
1954 N 94TH AVE, HART, MI, 49420
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: May 2, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-996419ACTIVEUnknownMay 3, 2021

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF017357ON FILEMay 2, 2025Feb 17, 2026

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF017357REPLACEDMay 2, 2025Jan 20, 2026
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary133-7566401REPLACEDMay 2, 2024May 2, 2025
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary53-836455-01REPLACEDMay 2, 2022May 2, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN300761REPLACEDMay 2, 2021May 2, 2022
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN300761CANCELLEDMay 2, 2021Jun 6, 2022
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS108469CANCELLEDMay 2, 2020May 2, 2021
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS100795CANCELLEDMay 3, 2019May 2, 2020
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0237877REPLACEDJan 6, 2019May 3, 2019
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS083979CANCELLEDJan 6, 2018Jan 6, 2019
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS071523CANCELLEDJan 7, 2017Jan 6, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF017357BIPD/PrimaryFeb 17, 2026Feb 17, 2026
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF017357BIPD/PrimaryJan 20, 2026Jan 20, 2026
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.133-7566401BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
TERM/REPLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY53-836455-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN300761BIPD/PrimaryJun 6, 2022Jun 6, 2022
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN300761BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS108469BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2021May 2, 2021
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS100795BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2020May 2, 2020
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYCA0237877BIPD/PrimaryMay 3, 2019May 3, 2019
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS083979BIPD/PrimaryJan 6, 2019Jan 6, 2019
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS071523BIPD/PrimaryJan 6, 2018Jan 6, 2018

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC996419COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 5, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 3, 2021
MC996419COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 6, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 27, 2020
MC996419COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 10, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 4, 2019
MC996419COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 11, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 8, 2018
MC996419MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 12, 2017Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0.00
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
4.20

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
32
Violations
54
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.6%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
3
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

16 states32 inspections

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Violation Summary (54 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (54 violations from 32 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF395.8D5-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF395.8D2-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2FTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSDSCWDriveline/Driveshaft - Obvious cracked weld at the shaft tube end.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle 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:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-7.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.69vs nat'l 1.80
-0.11 below avg

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

Inspection History (32 inspections)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 5, 202687511986RoadsideIALevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER2Details unavailableNo
Mar 29, 202687453621I-55 SBILLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 26, 202687208203WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 29, 202586682358SAN SIMON AZAZLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3392.7A-D, 393.55D1-B, 395.3A2-HOSPDNo
Dec 16, 202586613083BOSSIER CITY LALALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2395.30B1-ELDDFR, 396.17C-PINo
Dec 12, 202586569341SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 23, 202585904524CHESTERTON ININLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Sep 12, 202585760605LONDONKYLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8D5-HOSF, 395.8D2-HOSFNo
Aug 23, 202585578484MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 18, 202585521589RoadsideNELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 8, 202585452025TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.55ENo
Jul 23, 202585293355VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
May 8, 202584659691WEST HARRISON ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95A4-EEUS, 393.60CNo
Mar 18, 202584166263TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 13, 202584146282ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,NCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17C, 392.2FTNo
Mar 13, 202584131364I57ILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 6, 202584050696LONDONKYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Jan 16, 202583648061DAYTON OHOHLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3396.3A1DLDSYEL, 393.45D-B, 396.3A1-DLDSDSCWNo
Jan 3, 202583549947LAT:33 09' 29.69NTXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45, 396.5B-HWSLIWYes
Sep 9, 202482621453US-23 SB AT MM 17MILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 16, 202482186770CHESTERTON ININLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 13, 202482115522BERESFORD SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 12, 202482101702SISSETON SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 6, 202481046992ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION I-40 WNCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8392.2, 393.11, 395.3(a)(2)No
Feb 29, 202481006164PORTAGE ININLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9B-LRLIWRYes
Jan 10, 202480589961POLK COUNTY, I26NCLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1396.17(c)No
Dec 6, 202380333687RoadsideMILevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Dec 5, 202380349848CHESTERTON ININLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR6393.78A-WS, 393.47(e), 392.2Yes
Sep 6, 202379609545NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/BMILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Aug 21, 202379457816I-57ILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 19, 202379184378I-85 NB CONEE COUNTYSCLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER8396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes
Apr 12, 202378339720ELIZABETHTOWNKYLevel 20No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

23 total · 8.7% OOS
2024-072026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 29, 2024NMINJURY0197US 70 & CURRY ROAD 4...GU0916BRANDEL TRUCKING INC
Jan 21, 2024TXTOW00PHARRN 5400 IH 69 C...GU0798BRANDEL TRUCKING INC
Aug 18, 2020MITOW00
Apr 29, 2020MITOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 17, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 20, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 29, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in NM
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 21, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 6, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 3, 2021
Authority
May 2, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 18, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 2, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 29, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 3, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 6, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 6, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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