CSA
SearchMapNewCarriersInsightsCalculator
DataQsBeta2
Guides7
Driver CoachingAPI
LoginRegisterTry FleetTrained
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 374735· MC209918· CARRIER· EIN 38-2800519
⬇ PDF report

CLASSIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

4729 DIVISION, WAYLAND, MI, 49348(616) 877-0003dominicforbes@classictransportation.comJACOB SAS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
28.2%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.7%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
3
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
79
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 28.2% — above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Broker payment signals

Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.

Proceed with checks
Broker bond
Bond on file
BMC-84 surety · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 10/01/2019
Authority
Active
14 past revocations
Registered
36 yrs
since 12/01/1989
  • Authority revoked 14 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
  • Bond has changed hands 8 times across 5 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.

These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.

Authority & insurance

MC209918

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 06/01/2018
Hartford Fire Insurance Company· policy 83UENOH7082
ENDED 06/01/2018Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 06/01/2018
Hartford Fire Insurance Company· policy 83UENOH7082
ON FILECargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 06/01/2010
AGCS Marine Insurance Company· policy MZI 93018832
ENDED 06/01/2010Cargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 06/01/2010
AGCS Marine Insurance Company· policy MZI 93018832
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 10/01/2019
American Contractors Indemnity Company· policy 1001126067
ENDED 10/01/2019Property broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 10/01/2019
American Contractors Indemnity Company· policy 1001126067
Authority history (21) ▾
05/07/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2018)
05/07/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2018)
05/05/2015COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2015)
05/05/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2015)
05/05/2014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)
05/05/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)
10/08/2013MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
10/08/2013PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATED
05/21/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/05/2008)
11/14/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2009)
11/14/2005BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2009)
05/05/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2005)
05/18/2000PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (09/30/2013)
07/24/1993COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/1993)
07/24/1993CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/1993)
09/24/1992BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/1992)
06/25/1992MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (07/12/2004)
09/24/1991BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/1991)
02/22/1991MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
10/04/1990PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (05/11/1998)
Insurance history20 insurers on record
Filing timeline (28) ▾
  1. LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2013 → 10/12/2019
  2. LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2013 → 10/01/2019
  3. WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2016 → 06/01/2018
  4. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2015 → 06/01/2016
  5. ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2014 → 06/01/2015
  6. ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2008 → 06/01/2014
  7. WESTERN SURETY CO.$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 09/24/2003 → 09/24/2013
  8. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 06/01/2009 → 06/01/2010
  9. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 06/01/2007 → 06/01/2009
  10. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2005 → 06/17/2008
  11. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2005 → 06/01/2008
  12. FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 06/01/2004 → 06/01/2007
  13. GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2004 → 06/01/2005
  14. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2002 → 07/02/2004
  15. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 06/01/2002 → 07/02/2004

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle39 inspections · 28.2% OOS · National 22%
Driver59 inspections · 1.7% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

59 inspections · 32 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

59
Inspections
32
Violations
3
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 3 states

  • IN15
  • MI10
  • IL5

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 28.2% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • 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
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in Porter County, IN

Medium impact

16 of 30 violations in the last 12 months (53%) came from inspections in Porter County, IN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Porter County, IN to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 15% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing12 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless6 viol46%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× · 31%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 15%
Speeding3 viol42%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 31%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 7%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 4%
Seat belt1 viol7%
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× · 7%
Other2 viol4%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× · 4%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 12 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 8% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device4 viol100%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 40%
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× · 20%
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× · 20%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 4 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 61% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing37 violations · 14 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps2 OOS13 viol37%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× · 9%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× · 7%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 7%
Tires8 OOS8 viol30%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× · 30%
Brakes2 OOS12 viol27%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 5%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 5%
  • 396.3A1-LCBrake - Leak from air chamber1× · 4%
Other2 viol3%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 2%
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× · 1%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 35 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
5
Inspections
7
Violations
1
Out-of-service
1
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 57%Vehicle Maintenance 29%Other 14%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
4 violations · 57% of recent
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations · 1 OOS · 29% of recent
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3Other
1 violation · 14% of recent
  • 393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
Do this
  • Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
  • Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
🎓
Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
FleetTrained (my companion project) makes branded, multilingual training videos for these exact violations — your driver watches and gets a completion certificate for the file.

Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

91
Inspections
119
Violations
25
Out-of-service
455
CSA points
69
Crashes
5
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

92 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

48 trailer 37 truck 6 other 1 incomplete vehicle
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHFG4PSNH8877· RC14191 MI
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 4×
4V4NC9EH9GN966655· RB56485 MI
2007 FREIGHTLINER CST120seen 2×
1FUJBBDE67LY20312· RB79703 MI
2011 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLCK0BLAP7429· RB53780 MI
2006 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FUJA6CK46LV50805· RC01760 MI
2012 MACK CXU (Pinnacle)seen 2×
1M1AW02Y4CM020125· P1126388 IL
2005 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FUJA6CK35LU28967· RC25042 MI
2006 FREIGHTLINER CST120seen 2×
1FUJBBCK86PV00276· RC16167 MI
2013 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FVXA7CG2DDBW9830· RC27574 MI
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLD50GLGY5838· RC37522 MI
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKGGLD56GSGR6731· RB57566 MI
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLDR8GLGV7644· RC01267 MI
2007 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FUJA6CK57LX53977· RB48470 MI
2006 FREIGHTLINER CST120seen 2×
1FUJBBCK16PW24423· RB92456 MI
2005 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FUJA6CK35LU20612· RB85923 MI
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLDR9JLJT8798· RC18307 MI
2025 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 2×
3HSDZAPR4SN738953· RC43374 MI
2021 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZAPR5MN319190· RC63253 MI
2000 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3C242S4YT094172· 1WT3940 CA
2023 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailers
1DW4C5321PEB00038· 360344T TN
LODC
1LDD23202KB900013· U876634 TN
2000 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3C412S3YT094818· T442133 TN
2014 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLD56ESFP6107· RC27433 MI
2006 FREIGHTLINER CST120
1FUJBBCKX6LU98103· RC06185 MI
1993 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3C412S4PT407597· T899976 TN
2024 HERCULES AJAX
1AJC40244R1002463· T915965 TN
2018 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC41260JT026485· 233561D ME
2018 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC46269JT013201· U931352 TN
UNPUBLISHE
KR1GV40202D104422· 3420360 ME
2006 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailers
1DW1C53226E842379· 754769TL VA

+ 62 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

3

Tow-away

3

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
82
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
83
83 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
4.8M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi83 drivers
Company officer
JACOB SAS
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1989-12-01
Last MCS-150 update
2026-05-11
Census status
Active

Fleet: 82 trucks · 2 owned tractors · 67 owned trailers · 80 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 21 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

21
Connected carriers
21
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 1
EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC
USDOT 38111Active· SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3H3C403S47T3523041S12GC400TB713452

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

56 events
  1. 05/11/2026MCS-150 update filed

    4.8M mi reported (2025)

  2. 10/12/2019Insurance cancelled — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 1096754

  3. 10/01/2019Insurance filed — American Contractors Indemnity Company

    Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 1001126067

  4. 10/01/2019Insurance ended — American Contractors Indemnity Company

    policy 1001126067

  5. 10/01/2019Insurance replaced — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 1096754

  6. 06/01/2018Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 83UENOH7082

  7. 06/01/2018Insurance ended — Hartford Fire Insurance Company

    policy 83UENOH7082

  8. 06/01/2018Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 4661699

  9. 05/07/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2018)

  10. 05/07/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2018)

  11. 06/01/2016Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 43-748843-00

  12. 06/01/2015Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881860 01

  13. 05/05/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2015)

  14. 05/05/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2015)

  15. 06/01/2014Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L83898

  16. 05/05/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)

  17. 05/05/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)

  18. 10/08/2013MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  19. 10/08/2013PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
  20. 09/24/2013Insurance cancelled — WESTERN SURETY CO.

    SURETY · policy 929 308 249

  21. 06/01/2010Insurance filed — AGCS Marine Insurance Company

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI 93018832

  22. 06/01/2010Insurance ended — AGCS Marine Insurance Company

    policy MZI 93018832

  23. 06/01/2010Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MZI 93007458

  24. 06/01/2009Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI 97910361

  25. 06/17/2008Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TF472627

  26. 06/01/2008Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TF472627

  27. 05/21/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/05/2008)

  28. 06/01/2007Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy 662-38-14

  29. 11/14/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2009)

  30. 11/14/2005BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2009)

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

🚛

Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
★

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2001-04-04
Last review
2023-12-15
📄

MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-05-11
Reported mileage
4,775,964 mi (2025)
⚡

Got a violation you want to contest?

Use the free AI-powered DataQs Drafter to generate a polished challenge letter — quotes the relevant 49 CFR, predicts your grant chance.

Open the Drafter →
ⓘ
Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 10:32 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.