VAN BRUNT TRANSPORT INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VAN BRUNT TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 487031) 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 Officer(s): DAVID VAN BRUNT (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/487031/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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 5.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74416 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceFARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGANPolicy effective Dec 16, 2017
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC273743ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 14 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.88% | 23.53% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
VAN BRUNT TRANSPORT INC is a individual based in ONSTED, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 487031. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 11 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
VAN BRUNT TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 11 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Onsted, MI. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN, and operating authority is active for contract and common.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 64% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MI (18 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (51.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Western Star, Eadu, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | Jun 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 18 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Eadu | 4 | |
| Iti | 4 | |
| East | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Polar | 2 | |
| Bens | 1 | |
| Dodge | 1 | |
| Mckt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.92 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 11.07 | 11 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88017685 | Jun 2, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 396.3A1-BNMH, 393.207F-SDAS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87130408 | Feb 23, 2026 | MI | 4 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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4 | 393.43DBMA, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 87064810 | Feb 16, 2026 | MI | 3 | W/B I-94 @ ZEEB |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86265061 | Nov 6, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-ionia-scale-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 85724778 | Sep 4, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-i-94-e/b-@-concord-rd |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 85495042 | Aug 13, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-us-223-@-industrial-dr |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85040163 | Jun 24, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 84949178 | Jun 11, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.41B10-MC, 392.82DUMT | Yes |
| 83625761 | Jan 15, 2025 | MI | 1 | 4837 ONSTED HWY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83625760 | Jan 15, 2025 | MI | 1 | 4837 ONSTED HWY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83625759 | Jan 15, 2025 | MI | 1 | 4837 ONSTED HWY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 83625599 | Jan 15, 2025 | MI | 1 | 4837 ONSTED HWY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.53B-B | No |
| 83625598 | Jan 15, 2025 | MI | 1 | 4837 ONSTED HWY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82747695 | Sep 19, 2024 | MI | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82559035 | Aug 28, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i-75nb@vienna-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82498764 | Aug 27, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75(g), 393.23, 392.2 | Yes |
| 82510884 | Aug 15, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i-94-w/b-@-haggerty |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82510414 | Jun 19, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-75-s-@-dodge |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81456946 | Apr 26, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-us12-@-thompson-rd |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 81268242 | Apr 1, 2024 | MI | 1 | WB IONIA SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 80867389 | Feb 8, 2024 | CO | 3 | DUMONT CO |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2SLSNC | No |
| 80719824 | Jan 29, 2024 | MI | 1 | mi-us-127-@-rest-area |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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18 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 80694932 | Jan 25, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-eb-i-94-@-us-24 |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 80082265 | Nov 2, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-wb-i-94-@-telegraph-rd |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80062038 | Oct 31, 2023 | MI | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 392.82(a)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0263038551 | Feb 25, 2026 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003286291 | Sep 10, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003025815 | Oct 30, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002998923 | Oct 4, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002886956 | May 3, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0203029869 | Feb 18, 2020 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001637732 | Feb 12, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001103029 | Aug 5, 2017 | MI | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MI0001066181 | Jun 8, 2017 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0146129030 | Nov 19, 2014 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0068195149 | Aug 11, 2006 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0006289333 | Feb 22, 2006 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0005979027 | Jan 10, 2005 | MI | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| OH0028346820 | Dec 5, 2002 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP 3026083 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 16, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN010509 | CARGO | — | Mar 11, 1998 | Jul 25, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | 971142 | BIPD | — | Jan 16, 1998 | Sep 15, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | 971142 | BIPD | — | Jan 16, 1998 | Dec 16, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN 010509 | CARGO | — | May 20, 1994 | Jan 15, 1998 | NAME CHANGED |
| FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0607334 | BIPD | — | Mar 10, 1994 | Jan 15, 1998 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 15, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN
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Dec 16, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN
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Jul 25, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 16, 1998
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Jan 15, 1998insuranceNAMECHG — FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 15, 1998insuranceNAMECHG — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 15, 1994
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May 31, 1994
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| 4837 ONSTED HWY | MI | 5 | 0 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| BELLEVILLE REST AREA | MI | 1 | 0 |
| PAW PAW TWP | MI | 1 | 0 |
| W/B I-94 @ ZEEB | MI | 1 | 0 |
| WB IONIA SCALE | MI | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC273743
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FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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14 reportable crashes
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