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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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HARBOR TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1383145 · EIN 20-2865573
1115 E BROADWAY AVE, NORTON SHORES, MI, 49444-2333
(231) 739-7152 · LUCINDA BRUNINK
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
41 / 37
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
65 / 387
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance341 pts
Unsafe Driving81 pts
Other7 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
KY40
WV12
MI8
OH4
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.87 | 0.86 | ≈25–32% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.68 | 3.81 | ≈45–49% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Ottawa County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ottawa County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 64% · Seat belt 35% · Other 1%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 34% (8 OOS) · Tires 29% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (1 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 80%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.104F3-C, 393.110B3-C
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.76).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.653).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | Muskegon Heights, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Not Reported, WV | ✓ |
Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
12 incomplete vehicle9 truck9 trailer
Company profile
Officer
LUCINDA BRUNINK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
2005-06-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARBOR STEEL & SUPPLY CORP | 115677 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HARBOR STEEL & SUPPLY CORP (USDOT 115677, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
06/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2025)
06/13/2005 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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