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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 550280 · MC265194 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Etna Transfer Inc

DBA Inter Commerce Express · Grand Rapids, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1994
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (616) 475-8413
9
Power units
9
Drivers
16
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
644K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
79
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 42.9% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
42.9%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 16 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal0 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 1.55 per 1M mi
Total inspections
16
Driver inspections
16
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2002)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC265194
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Jul 1, 2015Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Western Surety Company · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
9
Power units
9
Trucks
9
Tractors owned
18
Trailers owned
9
Drivers
9
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionPlastic Pi
Annual mileage
644,477 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
550280
MC / docket
MC-265194
Legal name
Etna Transfer Inc
DBA
Inter Commerce Express
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 10, 1994
Last MCS-150
Sep 10, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
9 (9)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (616) 475-8413
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Etna Transfer Inc's USDOT number?

Etna Transfer Inc's USDOT number is 550280 and its docket number is MC265194.

Is Etna Transfer Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Etna Transfer Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 16 roadside inspections, a 42.9% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Etna Transfer Inc's fleet?

9 power units and 9 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 10, 2025.

What insurance does Etna Transfer Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company.

Where is Etna Transfer Inc located?

Etna Transfer Inc is located at 4971 Clay Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548. Phone: (616) 475-8413.

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