Brighton Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2169016 · Howell, MI 48843 · 5175188415

C

Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 20/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Brighton Express LLC (DOT# 2169016) in Howell, Michigan has 27 inspections on record with 39 violations and a 14.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

27 Inspections
14.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
9 Power Units

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 Rate 14.8%
Carrier: 14.8% (4 of 27) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.7%
Carrier: 3.7% (1 of 27) National: 6.4%
56% OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in Michigan
12% crash rate better than 12% of carriers in Michigan

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.

39 total violations across 27 inspections
5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
20
Unsafe Driving
17
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
1

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.

Inspected across 2 states: MI, OH
Level 1: 7 (26%) Level 2: 7 (26%) Level 3: 13 (48%)
3 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/12/2026 MI 2 0 0
03/09/2026 MI 3 0 0
02/09/2026 MI 2 1 0
11/13/2025 MI 1 1 0
10/17/2025 MI 1 1 0
10/08/2025 MI 1 1 0
08/28/2025 OH 2 0 0
08/12/2025 MI 1 0 0
06/18/2025 MI 1 0 0
06/03/2025 MI 3 0 0
20-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
20-OCT-25 MI 0 0 0
10-DEC-25 MI 0 0 0

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 Number MC753454
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company $1,000 10/23/2023

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.

Power Units 9
Drivers 8
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/30/2011
MCS-150 Filed 20250702 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 512,000
Address 1300 Packard Drive, Howell, MI 48843