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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 11, 2026
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GFS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 175852 · MC544312 · EIN 38-3516034 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1300 GEZON PARKWAY, WYOMING, MI, 49509
(616) 530-7000 · KIRK BEIMERS
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
2011 / 2672
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
734 / 3043
Crashes (24 mo)
93 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Old Republic Insurance Company — $3M BIPD · policy MWTB 314880 · eff 08/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1919 pts
Unsafe Driving1073 pts
Other113 pts
Driver Fitness72 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance59 pts
Not in SMS11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 25 | 484 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 200 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 180 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 140 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 112 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 108 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 100 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 84 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 82 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 80 |
Most inspected states
NC74
MD61
OH58
TX58
MI52
PA44
KY43
FL40
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.57 | 0.55 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈42–46% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.18 | 2.19 | ≈28–32% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-11-05 · 20 new since the Oct 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 31% · Phone / texting 24% · Speeding 23%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 46% · Other 41% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 14%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (13 OOS) · Tires 31% (28 OOS) · Brakes 23% (17 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 19 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: 112 inspections, 77 violations, 14 OOS, 56 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance41 viol · 14 OOS · 53%
393.45B2-BHTD ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 396.17C-PI ×4
✓ 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
≈ 77 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.635).
2. Other18 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLSR ×4, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLTL ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving11 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLTCD ×4, 392.82DUMT ×2, 392.2-SLLCP
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 147 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.428).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-BHTD ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 392.2-SLLTCD ×4, 396.17C-PI ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 392.2WG ×4, 393.9A-LIL ×3, 392.82DUMT ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 93 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2026 | FOND DU LAC, WI | ✓ | ||
| 10/29/2026 | MANCHESTER, WI | ✓ | ||
| 10/23/2026 | QUINCY, MA | ✓ | ||
| 10/14/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 09/23/2026 | HOLLYWOOD, FL | ✓ | ||
| 09/07/2026 | DETROIT, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/03/2026 | BOWLING GREEN, KY | ✓ | ||
| 09/02/2026 | MANCHESTER, TN | ✓ | ||
| 08/24/2026 | DEARBORN, MI | ✓ | ||
| 08/20/2026 | ANDOVER, MA | ✓ |
Equipment — 108 vehicles seen in inspections
53 truck50 trailer4 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
KIRK BEIMERS
Annual mileage
108.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
2219
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFS TRANSPORT EAST LLC | 269066 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
108.0M mi reported (2023)
08/09/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 474M670A
08/01/2019 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 314880
08/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 474M670A
07/15/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2019)
12/03/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
CARGO · policy HC2EMTC474M7246TCT11
11/10/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HC2ECAP474M670ATCT11
09/09/2011 — Insurance cancelled — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D002A00704
08/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D002A00704
08/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D002A00645
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D002A00605
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2010EMFST07/7241-2984
08/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D002A00553
03/10/2008 — Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMS04548-1
08/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D002A00494
03/18/2007 — Insurance cancelled — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMS04548
03/10/2007 — Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMS04548
08/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D002A00417
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