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PRINS TRUCKING AND SERVICES
DBA: Prins Trucking
Jenison, MI
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 3 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3978468 · MC 1488834
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1488834 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Navigators Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 45 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 3 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 45 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1488834
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Navigators Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GA25MOT02356400
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3978468
MC Number
MC-1488834
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 31, 2022
Authority Granted
November 21, 2022
Annual Mileage
2,399,034 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
6467 Center Industrial Dr, Jenison, MI 49428-8345
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rob Knecht
Officer 2
Kurt Offringa
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
45
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 30 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
3 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 30 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 30 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 30 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 30 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2025 | MI | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 22, 2024 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| September 26, 2024 | MI | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI12
OH11
PA10
MD3
IN1
NJ1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (46)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~26
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
24
Tractor
20
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV3NSNG1471 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534M6334003 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K6765403 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV4HSHK0483 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV4SSVU5926 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV7RSUT2109 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV7SSVY9466 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDVXKSKD1922 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV1HLHK0484 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV1LLKW1943 | 2 | — |
Show all 46 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV5LLLV9891 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDVXLLKW1942 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535DM703902 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K6482801 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539AM916301 | 2 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2539K676540 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539N6472802 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X9M764802 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV8RDUT2110 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV0MLMN2321 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV1MLMN5826 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV8LLKW1941 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV8LLLH4459 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV9MLMN2320 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2530AM91630 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530M6334001 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530N6472803 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P2863606 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531AM991302 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532M6334002 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N6472804 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534L6888902 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535R6248920 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537DM507301 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GM609301 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K6765402 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GM609302 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R6248919 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XAM991301 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV0RSVH2434 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV1KSKD1923 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV2RSVH2435 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV4PSUG1382 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1GT497009 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1JT402004 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9GT497002 | 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 (45)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | E956616355 | BEAVER TWP PA | III | 1 | — | TYSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV4SSVU5926 1UYVS2538K6482801 |
MI RC41982 MI E757682 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | BURGM07331 | MI, MI | I | 3 | — | VENTURAFOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDV9MLMN2320 1UYVS2535R6248920 |
MI RC32232 MI F075606 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 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 | 1251001285 | SHALERSVILLE OH | III | 1 | — | MICHIGAN TURKEY PRODUCERS | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV7SSVY9466 1UYVS2534M6334003 |
MI RC60915 MI E757693 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | E927614632 | RICE TWP PA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLDV4HSHK0483 |
MI RC60913 |
| April 13, 2026 | 1515000778 | SWANTON OH | III | — | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDV8LLLH4459 1UYVS2539K6765403 |
MI RC32229 MI E757685 |
| March 3, 2026 | 3255001233 | ELYRIA OH | III | — | — | MICHIGAN TURKEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV4SSVU5926 1UYVS2539K6765403 |
MI RC41982 MI E757685 |
| December 15, 2025 | 9571002096 | ANGOLA IN | III | 1 | — | DAYBREAK FOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDV1MLMN5826 1UYVS2532M6334002 |
MI RC32230 MI E757692 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 8, 2025 | N105534237 | SR93 SOUTH OF FIRELINE RD NESQ, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV7SSVY9466 1UYVS2534M6334003 |
MI RC43982 MI E757693 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 22, 2025 | LULAN02828 | S/B US-23 @ LEE, MI | III | 1 | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIL |
3AKJHHDV8RDUT2110 1UYVS2539K676540 |
MI RC32337 MI E757685 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 9479000038 | CAMBRIDGE OH | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV3NSNG1471 1UYVS2539K6765403 |
MI RC32231 MI E757685 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TYSON FOODS | 7 | April 13, 2026 |
| TYSON | 4 | June 12, 2026 |
| MICHIGAN TURKEY PRODUCERS | 4 | May 27, 2026 |
| RAPID TRANSPORT | 2 | July 3, 2025 |
| CERTAINTEED | 2 | February 21, 2025 |
| DAYBREAK FOODS | 2 | April 24, 2024 |
| VENTURAFOODS | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| MICHIGAN TURKEY | 1 | March 3, 2026 |
| DAYBREAK FOOD | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
| SANDERS CANDY LLC | 1 | August 12, 2025 |
| MI TURKEY | 1 | July 30, 2025 |
| MARTIN COMPLEX | 1 | April 27, 2025 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 21, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 21, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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