VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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GRAND RAPIDS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1500841 · MC563720 · EIN 80-0688450 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4624 N M37 HWY SUITE G, MIDDLEVILLE, MI, 49333-8469
(616) 799-9777 · DENIS ERGELIC
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
24 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 217
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy SHD-84229291 · eff 05/31/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance142 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance58 pts
Unsafe Driving42 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
IL3
CA3
CO3
TX2
OH2
MI2
NM2
MO2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.90 | 1.90 | ≈21–28% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.78 | 0.82 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.24 | 4.40 | ≈45–49% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24. “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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 64% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 29% (1 OOS) · Other 3%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Ionia County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ionia 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% · Following / lane / reckless 36%
• 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 100%
393.55C2-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.18).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 53 vehicles seen in inspections
31 trailer22 truck
Company profile
Officer
DENIS ERGELIC
Recordable crash rate
17.66 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2006-05-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALEDONIA EXPRESS LLC | 3029693 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
05/31/2024 — Insurance filed — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SHD-84229291
05/31/2024 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 54-506163-00
05/31/2023 — Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229047
05/31/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy HAT 0011086-00
05/31/2018 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 51-223427-00
06/28/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP23734A
05/31/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP23734A
05/31/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H0867341A 003
05/04/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2016)
05/31/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H0867341A - 002
05/04/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2015)
05/31/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H0867341A 001
05/05/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2014)
06/17/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/11/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy PIA00188801
01/24/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/21/2007)
01/08/2007 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0043426
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1500841.