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C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC
Freeland, MI
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3235846
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
17.8% OOS · 71 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- 71 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3235846
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 5, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 22, 2019
Annual Mileage
800,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2626 West Salzburg Road, Freeland, MI 48623
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Justin M Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
71
Driver Inspections
47
Vehicle Inspections
33
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving23
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
17.8% of 45 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th 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
12 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
16 of 47 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 47 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 47 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 47 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
2
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| April 1, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 18, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 4, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI55
GA2
IN1
KY1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (70)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~33
of 33 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~37
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
29
Dump
8
Flatbed
6
Grain / Hopper
6
Other Trailer
6
Semi-trailer
5
Tank
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Full Trailer
1
Logging
1
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 30 ft | 1E1H5N380RR083914 | 4 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D462301 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUM2112 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSWE0518 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD13NPNG9597 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N489MR074286 | 3 | — |
| Ttsi | Full Trailer | 1T9FF2550P1223440 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 2TVWF5384JD000834 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD15SLVX5512 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBWD10RLVA3407 | 3 | 2 |
Show all 70 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N38XHR059139 | 2 | — |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N38XJR061768 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N38XTR089685 | 2 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D4M381RR083514 | 2 | — |
| 2026 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z882TR089365 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D320294 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X2LD649139 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Deloupe Inc | Logging · 53 ft | 2D92G5382P2004284 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2TVWF2837ND000036 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2TVWF2839HD000558 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2NSNG9600 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABDR2NPNN5460 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABDR6NPNN5462 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR0TLWT1167 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR4RLUZ9779 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR6SLVX5525 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR9TLWT1166 | 2 | — |
| Eagb | Semi-trailer | 112GSL204JP350001 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Bluegrass Tank & Equipment Co, Inc Bluegrass Tank & Equipment Co, Inc Trailer | Tank · 49 ft | 1B9ST4985LE601385 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N383KR064741 | 1 | — |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 48 ft | 1E1D2Y889NR076908 | 1 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 48 ft | 1E1D2Y88XRR083713 | 1 | — |
| East | Semi-trailer | 1E1H5N380RR08391 | 1 | — |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 30 ft | 1E1H5N388JR063043 | 1 | — |
| 2023 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 30 ft | 1E1H5N583PR080693 | 1 | — |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 30 ft | 1E1H5N58XJR063042 | 1 | — |
| 2020 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 30 ft | 1E1H5N58XLR068664 | 1 | — |
| 2026 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 30 ft | 1E1U2N38XTR089489 | 1 | — |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 1E1U2Y688SR088837 | 1 | — |
| 2026 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · Class 8 | 1E1U2Z680TR090718 | 1 | — |
| 2021 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · Class 8 | 1E1U2Z881MR072954 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · Class 8 | 1E1U2Z886NR077049 | 1 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · Class 8 | 1E1U2Z887RR083965 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D319917 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D423954 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS14227C1038816 | 1 | — |
| Stap | Semi-trailer | 1S9SF2939TE540638 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X0SD708941 | 1 | — |
| Tita | Semi-trailer | 2TVWF1Z707D000023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2TVWF2830HD000559 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2TVWF2839ND000037 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 2TVWF5383JD000565 | 1 | — |
| Tita | Semi-trailer | 2TVWF538XFD000733 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND14LDMC4930 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8SSWE0519 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZDR9SDVZ5664 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNEL6KG591548 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTAL8GG258897 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPTXTN325579 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD12MPMT2203 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD17NPNG9599 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD17NPNN5464 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD18MPMT2223 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABDR4NPNN5461 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KJJABDR9NPNJ1536 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD17RPUL3973 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR0RLUZ9777 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBZDR2SLVX9668 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Walker NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB234KN091291 | 1 | — |
| Walk | — | TBTC4917 | 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 (71)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | 9761004914 | WARREN IN | II | 4 | 3 | FIELD ID 7202 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TITAN TRAILERS INC. |
3AKJHHDR8SSWE0519 2TVWF5383JD000565 |
MI RB94412 MI E569184 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required. | |||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | RICKE01311 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJABDR9NPNJ1536 1E1U2Y688SR088837 |
MI RC19435 MI F159010 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | GENTC03418 | MI, MI | III | 2 | 1 | RICK KRUGER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EASU |
3AKJHHDR6SSWE0518 1E1H5N380RR083914 1E1H5N382RR083915 |
MI RC46575 MI E869252 MI E869253 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16B-CPASS | Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | FRIZS03546 | MI, MI | III | 3 | 1 | S / C | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNEL6KG591548 |
MI BD99214 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | BURGM07385 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | MIDWEST TIMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EADU |
3AKJHHDR6SSWE0518 1E1H5N380RR083914 1E1H5N382RR083915 |
MI RC46575 MI E869252 MI E869253 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | WARRJ03105 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | MAPLE RIDGE HARDWOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST EAST |
3AKJHHDR6SSWE0518 1E1H5N380RR08391 1E1H5N382RR083915 |
MI RC46575 MI E869252 MI E869253 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | GRAHA01361 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
WESTERN STAR TITAN TRAILERS INC. TITAN TRAILERS INC. |
5KJJBWDR9TLWT1166 2TVWF2837ND000036 2TVWF2839ND000037 |
MI RC55572 MI E352328 MI E352327 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | KOCHJ02491 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR STAP |
5KJJBWD17RPUL3973 1S9SF2939TE540638 |
MI RC36725 MI E045417 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | BURGM07371 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WALKER |
5KJJBZDR2SLVX9668 5WSABB234KN091291 |
MI RC46411 MI E112545 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | KOCHJ02468 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
PTRB EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. EADU |
1NPXGGGGX0D462301 1E1D2N38XTR089685 1E1W2N584TR089686 |
MI RB73909 MI F191775 MI F191776 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST TIMBER | 3 | July 2, 2026 |
| MAPLE RIDGE HARDWOODS | 3 | June 30, 2026 |
| HEMLOCK GRAIN | 2 | August 5, 2024 |
| FIELD ID 7202 | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| RICK KRUGER | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| WEST MICHIGAN SAW MILL | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| SALZBURG LANDSCAPE SUPPLY | 1 | April 27, 2026 |
| BUSKIRK LUMBER COMPANY | 1 | January 8, 2026 |
| ST. MARYS CEMENT | 1 | March 11, 2025 |
| JBM FARMS INC | 1 | September 16, 2024 |
| THE ANDERSON, INC. | 1 | July 22, 2024 |
| ANDERSON PLANT NUTRIENT | 1 | April 30, 2024 |
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