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BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC
Kalamazoo, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 164172 · MC 141378
Satisfactory
Active 47 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-141378 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Illinois National Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 47 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC141378
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Illinois National Insurance Co.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2935920
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
164172
MC Number
MC-141378
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 1, 1979
Annual Mileage
275,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1500 River St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Daniel Balkema
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI3
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mack CT (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AL02C36M003443 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5RDVH2900 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAM00XJPJW9419 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | 423R000135 | SIOUX CITY IA | II | 5 | — | BEX EQUIPMENT | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDFF6LT5TDA15670 |
UK NONE |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPVI | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 2, 2025 | UNDET00273 | WAYNE TWP, MI | II | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR FONA |
5KKXAM00XJPJW9419 18673 |
MI BC32045 MI A149567 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 30, 2025 | 7306004738 | HUNTINGTON IN | II | 1 | — | WEST PLAINS MINING | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC5RDVH2900 |
MI BD80623 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 3, 2024 | ZAPFA00253 | CR 354/CR 652, MI | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AL02C36M003443 |
MI BD43389 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2T | Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 3, 2024 | ZAPFA00207 | HARTFORD TWP, MI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
WSTR TRLR TRLR |
5KKXAM00XJPJW9419 1A9SD2844KP432900 1A9SD2540KP432901 |
MI BC32045 MI D866955 MI D866956 |
| 393.11RT | Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11RT | Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BEX EQUIPMENT | 1 | October 5, 2026 |
| WEST PLAINS MINING | 1 | April 30, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 1979 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 1, 1979 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Business Filings Incorporated
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