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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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J & H TRANSPORT COMPANY
USDOT 2937935 · MC993056 · EIN 47-2746470 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2696 CHICAGO DR SW, WYOMING, MI, 49519
(616) 534-2181 · CRAIG HOPPEN
66
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
84 / 84
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 180
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP 0381194 · eff 07/01/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance103 pts
Unsafe Driving38 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance36 pts
Other15 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 172.334B-HMM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MI28
IN2
OH2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.09 | 0.09 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| 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 | 3.45 | 3.45 | ≈41–45% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.90 | 0.90 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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 MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 74% · Load securement 13% · Following / lane / reckless 13%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 2 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 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 37% (1 OOS) · Brakes 29% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 24 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: 6 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 44%
392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.3A3II
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 22%
172.516C6-HMPMC, 172.334B-HMM
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | WALKER, MI | ✓ | ||
| 02/09/2026 | HOLLAND, MI | ✓ | ||
| 02/03/2026 | DORR TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/26/2026 | SODUS TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Greenville, MI | 3 | ✓ | |
| 04/29/2025 | NILES, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/23/2025 | MUSKEGON TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
24 truck23 trailer8 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
CRAIG HOPPEN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
84
Registered since
2016-10-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & H OIL COMPANY | 223473 | officer, phone | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: J & H OIL COMPANY (USDOT 223473, 1982).
Activity history (recent)
07/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.5M mi reported (2025)
11/29/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/14/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
07/01/2016 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 0381194
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/2937935.