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JAMIE R SPRIKS INC
DBA: Gene's Towing & Recovery
Escanaba, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 686769 · MC 359847
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-359847 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Fremont Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
17.4% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.9% — above the 5.5% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC359847
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Fremont Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAP 0042084
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
686769
MC Number
MC-359847
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 24, 1997
Authority Granted
May 22, 2013
Annual Mileage
341,015 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
711 Stephenson Ave, Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jamie Spriks
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
17.4% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 24, 2025 | WI | — | — | 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
MI19
WI6
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Truck
4
Semi-trailer
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Dump
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Pickup
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGHDV3GSHA2128 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW01Y0FM007796 | 4 | — |
| Dynw | Semi-trailer | 4U181DHR1Y1039338 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Gm GM515 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1HTKHPVM7KH805328 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTDBTX18D767834 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Sterling Truck Acterra | Tractor · Class 7 | 2FWBCGBS78AZ24328 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X0JM475347 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFAA89FDGJ2633 | 2 | 1 |
| 2027 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1DW1A4825VS983424 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GTU9CED1MZ109265 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 International MA035 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMKAZNXEH762215 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW31Y6GM010267 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Spector Manufacturing Spector Manufacturing Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1S9WS50857S188060 | 1 | — |
| Trlk | Semi-trailer | 1TKH04531FM126582 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X7GM115535 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X5LM706183 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6LN228659 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BR40C8RM013456 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Sure-trac Sure-Trac Trailers | Utility Trailer · 20 ft | 5JW1U2024J4228349 | 1 | — |
| Kaufm | Semi-trailer | 5SHFE4436JB00107 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | KELLC02545 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK CTRL |
1M1AW01Y0FM00779 5E0AX1748HG92840 |
MI RC42990 MI F520320 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| October 6, 2026 | BYARC01629 | MI, MI | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKHPVM7KH805328 |
MI BC94711 |
| September 30, 2026 | JURKV03618 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HM6X5LM706183 |
MI BD07577 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | HARTD02443 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNK |
3AKNGHDV3GSHA2128 . |
MI RB68064 MI E629154 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | ZASTM02233 | MI, MI | III | — | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNK |
3AKNGHDV3GSHA2128 . |
MI RB68064 IA FJ9477 |
| August 18, 2026 | LAUEJ02487 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AW01Y0FM007796 |
MI RC42990 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | HARTD02394 | MI, MI | I | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNK |
3AKNGHDV3GSHA2128 . |
MI RB68064 IA FJ9477 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BHCR | Air Brake - Crimped or restricted | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | LARSC00177 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SPECTOR MANUFACTURING |
3AKNGHDV3GSHA2128 1S9WS50857S188060 |
MI RB68064 MI E761450 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | 2620001195 | LITTLE SUAMICO WI | II | 2 | — | ALTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
2FWBCGBS78AZ24328 1DW1A4825VS983424 |
MI RC53852 IA DD0084 |
| 393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | GUTHG02928 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER MACK |
3AKNGHDV3GSHA2128 1M1AW31Y6GM010267 |
MI RB68064 IN 2365849 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALTER | 1 | June 19, 2026 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 1 | April 29, 2026 |
| COPART | 1 | November 19, 2025 |
| ALTER METAL RECYCLING | 1 | February 6, 2025 |
| MCCOY | 1 | July 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 22, 2013 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 15, 1999 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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