According to FMCSA records, Sweet Express LLC (DOT# 1128178) in Grand Rapids, Michigan has 1,189 inspections on record with 1,021 violations and a 15.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 52 crashes, including 2 fatal. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
1,189Inspections
15.9%Vehicle OOS Rate
52Crashes
429Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate15.9%
Carrier: 15.9% (189 of 1,189)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate1.8%
Carrier: 1.8% (21 of 1,189)National: 6.4%
55%OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Michigan
22%crash rate better than 22% of carriers in Michigan
Violation Categories · 1,021 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
1,021total violations across 1,189 inspections
214violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
474
Unsafe Driving
397
Hours of Service
127
Driver Fitness
13
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
9
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC459522
Common AuthorityN
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Third Coast Insurance Company
$1,000
06/01/2025
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.