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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BRINK FARMS INC
USDOT 259500 · MC150972 · EIN 38-3020734 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3393 LINCOLN ROAD, HAMILTON, MI, 49419
(269) 751-5965 · BRIAN BRINK
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
69 / 50
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
43 / 314
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT7010402 · eff 10/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance204 pts
Unsafe Driving106 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance38 pts
Other34 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 20 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
MI35
OH6
IN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.01 | 1.88 | ≈27–34% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.76 | 0.78 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.37 | 4.69 | ≈67–71% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Mecosta County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Mecosta 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 43% · Seat belt 33% · Following / lane / reckless 14%
• 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 20 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 55% (4 OOS) · Brakes 18% (2 OOS) · Tires 10% (4 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 41 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, 11 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 64%
393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.95A1
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.028).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 18%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.507).
3. Other2 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLSR ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LIL ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/27/2026 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | ✓ | ||
| 11/01/2025 | GRAND HAVEN TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/13/2025 | ALAMO TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 05/23/2025 | Delhi Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/06/2024 | MIDDLE BRANCH TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 97 vehicles seen in inspections
35 trailer31 other27 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN BRINK
Annual mileage
3.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
50
Registered since
1985-05-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK HARWELL TRUCKING INC | 620018 | officer | strong |
| J JABLONSKI & SONS INC | 1734177 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PUTTERS TRUCKING LLC | 1605048 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SHAULL TRUCKING LLC | 3474216 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BRINK TRANSFER SERVICES INC | 2105040 | 1 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT7010402
10/01/2025 — Insurance ended — Arch Insurance Company
policy ZACAT7010402
10/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT7010401
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT7010400
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF MI
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2099353
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — The Cincinnati Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 8395199
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — The Cincinnati Insurance Company
policy 8395199
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy NONE
06/24/2002 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 337444
02/12/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/12/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/07/2002 — Insurance cancelled — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC0000785
03/24/2000 — Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM02101997
11/26/1999 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 930201 06643294
02/23/1999 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
02/14/1999 — Insurance filed — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MPC0067382
02/14/1999 — Insurance ended — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
policy MPC0067382
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/259500.