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ANDRESS GRAIN & COMMODITIES INC
Otsego, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 268993 · MC 252693
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-252693 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC252693
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP01763A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
268993
MC Number
MC-252693
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 24, 1986
Authority Reinstated
August 26, 2025
Annual Mileage
45,811 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1175 19th St, Otsego, MI 49078
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Norm Andress
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 42 ft | 1E1D2V48X8RJ42519 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHAV22LJ73085 | 1 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | KLEIN03777 | GALESBURG REST AREA, MI | I | 12 | 1 | SA CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1FUJAHAV22LJ73085 1E1D2V48X8RJ42519 |
MI RA84637 MI D970235 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 18, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 26, 2005 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 22, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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