Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 429136 · MC196448 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Van's Interstate Service Inc

Grand Rapids, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1990
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers+1 more
74
Power units
37
Drivers
54
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
2.7M
Annual miles
35 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

2 flags to check before loading

Vehicle OOS above average: 31.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
31.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 13 of 41 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 54 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal2 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 0.91 per 1M mi
Total inspections
54
Driver inspections
54
Vehicle inspections
41
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2006)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC196448
Revocation pending
No
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)Not required

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Auto Owners Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
74
Power units
37
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
37
Drivers
37
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 ObjectsIntermodal ContainersConstruction
Annual mileage
2,749,062 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
429136
MC / docket
MC-196448
Legal name
Van's Interstate Service Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 26, 1990
Last MCS-150
Sep 14, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
37 (37)
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 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is Van's Interstate Service Inc's USDOT number?

Van's Interstate Service Inc's USDOT number is 429136 and its docket number is MC196448.

Is Van's Interstate Service Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Van's Interstate Service Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 54 roadside inspections, a 31.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Van's Interstate Service Inc's fleet?

74 power units and 37 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 14, 2026.

What insurance does Van's Interstate Service Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto Owners Insurance Company.

Where is Van's Interstate Service Inc located?

Van's Interstate Service Inc is located at 2280 Turner NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544-2046. Phone: (616) 365-3200.

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