Crystal Flash Safety Record

DOT# 237926 · Grand Rapids, MI 49504 · 6163634851

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/06/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Crystal Flash (DOT# 237926) in Grand Rapids, Michigan has 188 inspections on record with 143 violations and a 5.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 14 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

188 Inspections
5.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
14 Crashes
212 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 5.3%
Carrier: 5.3% (10 of 188) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (1 of 188) National: 6.4%
74% OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Michigan
33% crash rate better than 33% 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.

143 total violations across 188 inspections
16 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)
Vehicle Maintenance
68
Unsafe Driving
52
Hours of Service
5
Hazardous Materials
15
Other
3

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 7 states: IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, US, WI
Level 1: 45 (24%) Level 2: 121 (64%) Level 3: 22 (12%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/06/2026 IL 2 0 0
03/03/2026 MI 2 0 0
03/02/2026 IL 1 0 0
02/27/2026 IL 1 0 0
02/27/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/19/2026 IL 1 0 0
02/18/2026 WI 2 0 0
02/17/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/02/2026 OH 2 0 0
01/15/2026 IL 1 0 0
1 fatal crash
7 injury crashes
31-JAN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-JAN-25 MI 0 0 0
30-OCT-25 IL 0 2 0
28-JAN-26 MI 0 1 0
26-JAN-26 MI 0 0 0
26-DEC-25 MI 1 3 0
20-NOV-25 MI 0 2 0
14-MAY-25 OH 0 0 0
13-AUG-24 MI 0 0 0
11-FEB-25 IL 0 3 0
06-JAN-26 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 MC863238
Common Authority Active
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 Zurich American Insurance Company $1,000 06/01/2023

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 212
Drivers 164
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 09/14/1983
MCS-150 Filed 20250718 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 7,898,170
Address 1754 Alpine Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504