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BJ FORREST TRUCKING INC
Dryden, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 342344 · MC 284296
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2007
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-284296 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Michigan Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
37.5% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 15, 2013; first granted December 13, 2007 (18 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC284296
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA02848458
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy 3C39567
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
342344
MC Number
MC-284296
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 31, 1989
Authority First Granted
December 13, 2007
Authority Reinstated
January 15, 2013
Annual Mileage
180,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Dryden, MI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
69th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI6
OH3
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Not Applicable
1
Other Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG80R394956 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Talbert | Other Trailer · 5 ft | 40FAK0517N1042079 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5337N1041973 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXF46F6XEC98630 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1M9SD4824TK119023 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X8YJ844408 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T8 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKDDX0X39J235726 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X2XR830838 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWPB0X41J872924 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Talbert | Flatbed · 65 ft | 40FSK654431021883 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talb | — | 40RAK0519H1035607 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125311H5169278 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | 5016430032 | US 67, IL | III | — | — | B.J. FORREST TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKWDB9X2XR830838 40FSK654431021883 |
MI RB99817 MI E608053 |
| September 29, 2026 | POWED06125 | MI, MI | III | — | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALB |
1XKWDB9X2XR830838 40FAK0519H1035607 |
MI RB99817 MI D553552 |
| August 4, 2026 | DIUBJ04328 | MI, MI | II | 3 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XKDDX0X39J235726 5MC125311H5169278 |
MI RB99814 MI D811325 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | GUSUJ00720 | MI, MI | II | — | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TALBERT |
1NKWGGGG80R394956 40FAK0517N1042079 |
MI RB99818 MI F380299 |
| December 3, 2025 | ROBER00925 | MONROE SCALE N/B, MI | III | 1 | — | BARTON MALOW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KW TALBERT TALBERT |
1NKWGGGG80R394956 40FSK5337N1041973 40FAK0517N1042079 |
MI RB99818 MI E661432 MI E661433 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 25, 2025 | PEASS02972 | I-69 WB @ FIVE LAKES RD, MI | III | 2 | 1 | SAC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDXF46F6XEC98630 |
MI BE23228 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| June 25, 2025 | 0057000065 | WATERVILLE OH | III | 2 | 1 | BMC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKWDB9X2XR830838 40FSK654431021883 |
MI RB99815 MI E608053 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | 3239000505 | FINDLAY OH | II | — | — | ATD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWPB0X41J872924 1M9SD4824TK119023 |
MI RB99813 MI E852550 |
| February 25, 2025 | 1575000081 | COLUMBUS OH | II | — | — | BARTON MALOW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT TALBERT |
1NKWGGGG80R394956 40FSK5337N1041973 40FAK0517N1042079 |
MI RB99818 MI E661432 MI E661433 |
| January 29, 2025 | 8557005928 | WARREN IN | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1NKWGGGG80R394956 40FAK0517N1042079 |
MI RB99818 MI E661433 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BARTON MALOW | 2 | December 3, 2025 |
| BMC | 1 | June 25, 2025 |
| ATD | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS | 1 | February 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 6, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 8, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 25, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 25, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2007 | Cargo | On file |
| September 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 25, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 25, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
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