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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 282 days (since Oct 9, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

BIG JIM TRUCKING INC

DBA: GRAND VALLEY EXPRESS

USDOT 594213 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN H. GROENINK Company officer 2: CORNELIUS J. GROENINK General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products +2 more Based in NUNICA, MI Grade F · 60
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Oct 9, 2025
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 282 days (since Oct 9, 2025).
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN H. GROENINK
Company officer 2: CORNELIUS J. GROENINK
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BIG JIM TRUCKING INC (USDOT 594213)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): JOHN H. GROENINK (Company officer); CORNELIUS J. GROENINK (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 282 days (since Oct 9, 2025).

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/594213/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Oct 9, 2025.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113962 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Do not book.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Oct 9, 2025

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 594213
In FMCSA records since Mar 20, 1995 (~31y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN H. GROENINK
Company officer 2 CORNELIUS J. GROENINK
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Beverages, Paper Products, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 407,237 mi
Contact & address
Physical
11260 MICHIGAN AVE
NUNICA, MI 49448
Mailing
P O BOX 7
NUNICA, MI 49448
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 594213
In FMCSA records since Mar 20, 1995 (~31y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 407,237 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.42 vs 1.80 -0.38
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 0 0
Trailers 12 0 0
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 18 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 12 12 0
OOS inspections 0 4 0
OOS percentage 0% 33.33%
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%).

Power Units
9
Drivers
7
Inspections
18
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
9 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BIG JIM TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in NUNICA, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 594213. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

BIG JIM TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Nunica, MI. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract and broker) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 140% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (8) and MN (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.6% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth, Great Dane, and Trst are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 113,962 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 113,962 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
7.7%
Median across 113,962 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +42.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 8 4 50.0% Sep 22, 2025
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Oct 14, 2025
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% Sep 26, 2024
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Apr 2, 2025
Wisconsin (WI) 1 0 0.0% Sep 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 14
Trst 6
Great Dane 5
Stoughton 5
Freightliner 3
Trvs 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 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 1 0.32 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 9.45 9 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 (18 rows) View all 18 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86080425 Oct 14, 2025 IL 3 I-294
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85868645 Sep 22, 2025 MI 3 mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2WG No
85703770 Sep 4, 2025 WI 2 SPARTA WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85634639 Aug 28, 2025 MI 1 WB FOWLERVILLE SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
7 396.3A1-BALR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E Yes
84975644 Jun 16, 2025 MI 2 COLDWATER WEIGH STATION
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84312111 Apr 2, 2025 OH 2 PORT CLINTON OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84243130 Mar 26, 2025 MI 1 mi-wb-i-96-@-folwlerville-scales
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LHLI Yes
83638738 Jan 16, 2025 MI 1 mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
82826680 Oct 1, 2024 MI 2 mi-e/b-new-buffalo-scale
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
82821114 Sep 26, 2024 MN 1 WORTHINGTON MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
82435956 Aug 19, 2024 MI 3 EAST OF MT HOPE HWY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
82337369 Aug 7, 2024 MI 1 mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.75(a), 393.45(d), 396.3(a)(1) Yes
81106526 Mar 13, 2024 MI 1 mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75(a) Yes
80961993 Feb 27, 2024 MI 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80687199 Jan 24, 2024 MI 2 mi-fowlerville-scale-e/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80596791 Jan 11, 2024 TN 3 GILES COUNTY SCALES
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80333568 Dec 6, 2023 MI 2 mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
sms-78273408 Jan 1, 2020 US 1 SIOUX FALLSSD 0 No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AR0015038214 Nov 16, 2015 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0009421771 Nov 10, 2015 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0146105230 Oct 3, 2014 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0008980621 Jun 19, 2014 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0008526472 Jan 4, 2013 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000045320 Dec 22, 2011 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0008971634 Aug 5, 2008 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002740937 Apr 22, 2002 MI 1 1 Yes No Fatal
MI007218329A Jun 7, 1999 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC286317 common N
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 53-086287-00 BIPD/Primary Oct 31, 2020 Oct 9, 2025 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 53-086287-00 BIPD/Primary Oct 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2020 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X31963 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2012 Oct 31, 2020 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN021432 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2010 Jan 1, 2012 REPLACED
MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO A0101760 BIPD/Primary May 21, 2005 Jan 1, 2010 REPLACED
MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO A0101760 34 May 21, 2005 On file ACTIVE
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. DSHN00000787 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2003 May 21, 2005 CANCELLED
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. SPMP2208210788 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2002 Jan 1, 2003 CANCELLED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA TC0000736 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 1999 Jan 1, 2002 REPLACED
MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO NONE 84 May 5, 1995 On file ACTIVE
MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO AIP 500467 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 1995 Jan 1, 1999 REPLACED
MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO AIP 500 467 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 1995 Jan 1, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 15, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Oct 15, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Oct 9, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Nov 23, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Oct 31, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 31, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  8. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Jan 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jan 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
  11. May 21, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
  12. May 5, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Jan 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
  14. Jan 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  15. Jan 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
  16. Jan 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 5 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BIG JIM TRUCKING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BIG JIM TRUCKING INC

Is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. BIG JIM TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 594213 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC's safety rating?
BIG JIM TRUCKING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has BIG JIM TRUCKING INC had?
18 roadside inspections are on file for BIG JIM TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate?
BIG JIM TRUCKING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC based?
BIG JIM TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 11260 MICHIGAN AVE, NUNICA, Michigan 49448. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BIG JIM TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority?
BIG JIM TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BIG JIM TRUCKING INC operate?
BIG JIM TRUCKING INC self-reports 9 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BIG JIM TRUCKING INC had any crashes?
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BIG JIM TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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