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PAPER TRANSPORT LTD
Hudsonville, MI
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 237662 · MC 165601
Satisfactory
Active 39 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-165601 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
29.6% OOS · 52 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% 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 39 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 44.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 52 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC165601
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT28505A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
237662
MC Number
MC-165601
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 2, 1983
Authority Granted
September 14, 1987
Annual Mileage
780,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2420 Chicago Drive, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Nathan Kamps
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
52
Driver Inspections
36
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
36
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance94
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate44.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (23.7pp higher)
29.6% of 27 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
14 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| August 19, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 15, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 2, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI29
IN9
OH3
IL2
WI2
Fleet & Equipment (51)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
30
Tractor
20
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSNJ1045 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSMT0505 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXNSNX4029 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4GD337986 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD55ESFZ5666 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58ESFZ5659 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06279T548427 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W35L901905 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W35L919336 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W65L919363 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 51 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2PJ250638 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7PJ250294 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG1GDHR9050 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSNX4028 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8ET071007 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53277S957620 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532X7S935479 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK57LY20559 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX6LV44183 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX7LY09895 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0620BK214850 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0626BK214836 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0627BK214831 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0628BK214823 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3KL112633 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5CL724723 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7CL724738 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W14L854968 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W21L747813 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W25L919330 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W35L900723 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W35L902083 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W54L854651 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W55L919340 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W65L919315 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W75L902443 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W81L742700 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W91L743158 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W95L901357 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX5L919320 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JV532W51L743741 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95355E505909 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5GD337981 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4GD359469 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7FD254844 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSMT0552 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2ET071018 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6DT088046 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0RN436442 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR4SN045609 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR6PN739750 | 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 (52)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | 1028901035 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 2 | — | ANDREWS PAPERBOARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X2PJ250638 1GRAP0620BK214850 |
MI RC56292 MI E757368 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | FLOHC00731 | MI, MI | I | 4 | 1 | FABIANO BROTHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR1NSNJ1045 1GRAP0628BK214823 |
IN 3181780 MI E757356 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 9667001585 | CHESTERTON IN | I | — | — | FOUNDERS BREWING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXNSNX4029 1GRAP0627BK214831 |
IN 3676138 MI E757359 |
| July 21, 2026 | SCIBA02586 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGEBG1GDHR9050 1GRAP0626BK214836 |
MI RB77071 MI E757362 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | REYNP00445 | MI, MI | I | 11 | 3 | FOUNDERS BREWING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR8NSNX4028 1JJV532D3KL112633 |
IN 3236510 MI F306964 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | ROLLJ03070 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WANC |
1XKYDP9X7PJ250294 1JV532W51L743741 |
MI RC56212 ME 277231E |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | DEJOS02591 | MI, MI | I | 10 | 9 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJA6CKX7LY09895 1JJV532D5CL724723 |
MI RC55482 MI E826630 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BNMH | OOSBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | KILYJ02824 | MI, MI | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR1NSNJ1045 |
IN 3181780 |
| May 11, 2026 | KILYJ02825 | MI, MI | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X7FD254844 |
MI RC57838 |
| May 11, 2026 | KILYJ02823 | MI, MI | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9X2PJ250638 |
MI RC56292 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CROWN IMPORTS | 7 | February 4, 2025 |
| ANDREWS PAPERBOARD | 2 | September 15, 2026 |
| FOUNDERS BREWING | 2 | July 21, 2026 |
| PRATT INDUSTRIES | 2 | August 8, 2025 |
| FABIANO BROTHERS | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| CH ROBINSON | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
| SINTEL | 1 | November 25, 2025 |
| MOBILE PALLET SERVICES LLC | 1 | November 7, 2025 |
| GFL | 1 | August 14, 2025 |
| BOISE PAPER | 1 | July 9, 2025 |
| MOBILE PALLET SERVICE | 1 | March 5, 2025 |
| FAYGO | 1 | February 4, 2025 |
13 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 12, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 3, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 16, 1992 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 14, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 1, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| September 7, 1983 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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