TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 523807 • 3175 SEGWUN AVE SE, LOWELL, MI, 49331
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Aug 23, 2013 | Oct 10, 2013 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 40-000645-00 | ON FILE | Jul 10, 2011 | Jun 25, 2018 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929413669 | ON FILE | Jul 12, 2007 | Sep 30, 2013 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 16400006 | ON FILE | Jun 2, 2004 | Sep 18, 2019 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929413669 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2007 | Aug 23, 2013 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4000064500 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2004 | Jul 10, 2011 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 40 000645 00 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 2, 1997 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 40 000645 00 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 1997 | Jun 2, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 16400006 | CARGO | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 40-000645-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 10, 2013 | Oct 10, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929413669 | SURETY | Sep 30, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929413669 | SURETY | Aug 23, 2013 | Aug 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4000064500 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2011 | Jul 10, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 000645 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 000645 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2004 | Jun 2, 2004 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC321082 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 19, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC321082 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2005 |
| MC321082 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2005 |
| MC321082 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 18, 1997 | — | 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
3 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(b) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (49 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS TWP | BELTLINE | — | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Wyoming | BYRON CENTER | ...336214 | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 6, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Georgetown Twp | I 196 | ...200605 | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Jonesville | CHICAGO | ...365305 | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 24, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BYRON TWP | DIVISION | ...889019 | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| May 4, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | E I 196 | ...391164 | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 25, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROWNSTOWN TWP | DIX TOLEDO | ...757372 | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 27, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | YPSILANTI TWP | I 94 | ...409310 | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 15, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LANSING | GRAND | ...336214 | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 24, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2016 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2016 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2013 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events