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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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PURITY CYLINDER GASES INC
USDOT 241711 · EIN 38-0947004
2580 28TH ST SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49509-0390
(616) 532-2375 · BENJAMIN SPAANSTRA
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
67 / 52
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 279
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance168 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance92 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 72 |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 172.400A1-HML | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
MI25
IN7
OH1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.61 | 0.62 | ≈4–11% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.96 | 1.99 | ≈20–24% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.59 | 1.61 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-24. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Berrien County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Berrien 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 49% · Seat belt 17% · Following / lane / reckless 12%
• 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 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Suspension / axle 43% (4 OOS) · Brakes 29% · Tires 12% (2 OOS)
• Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 13 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: 4 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 60%
393.55E-B ×2, 393.9A-LIL
✓ 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
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.47).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 20%
172.400A1-HML
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
397.13A-HMDP
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.458).
Repeat offenders: 393.55E-B ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 | ELKHART, IN | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2026 | Byron Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/27/2026 | Casco Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/15/2025 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/23/2025 | Kentwood, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
36 truck33 trailer1 bus
Company profile
Officer
BENJAMIN SPAANSTRA
Annual mileage
1.9M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
52
Registered since
1984-01-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
11/15/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2023)
01/18/1984 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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