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BRUCKMAN'S TRUCKING LLC
DBA: Bruckman's Trucking
Ovid, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 211744 · MC 191226
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-191226 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
42.9% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC191226
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 54-752390-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
211744
MC Number
MC-191226
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
September 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 3, 1982
Authority Granted
April 10, 2014
Annual Mileage
501,300 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Ovid, MI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKWGGGG60J172897 | 0 | Clean |
| July 7, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full | KW · 1NKWGGGG60J172897 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 20, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALXFB00XLDLR6799 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| May 14, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALXFB000LDMJ0824 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 5, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1NKWGGGG60J172897 | 1 | Passed |
| March 19, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKAD49XXFJ450178 | 0 | Clean |
| March 6, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1NKWGGGG60J172897 | 0 | Clean |
| July 15, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXFB000LDMJ0824 | 2 | Passed |
| April 1, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | — | 2 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| May 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| July 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975. | 4 | Out of service |
| May 5, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Phone Call | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 10 | Cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 5 | Cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI8
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | — | 1NKWGGGG60J172897 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 38 ft | 1E9DA3840M1588392 | 3 | 1 |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB000LDMJ0824 | 2 | 1 |
| Macc | — | 5MAPA2957JA044751 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49XXFJ450178 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB00XLDLR6799 | 1 | 1 |
| Mcoa | — | 5MAPA29319A017622 | 1 | 1 |
| Macc | — | 5MAPA2936BA019307 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 2, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 1, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 13, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 2, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 4, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 18, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| April 30, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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