HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/259500-brink-farms-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BRINK FARMS INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC150972
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (269) 751-5965, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC150972.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC150972 | — | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA Policy MPC0067382 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Feb 14, 1999 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC150972 | — | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT7010403 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC150972 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT7010402 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC150972 | — | The Cincinnati Insurance Company Policy 8395199 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 21 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 39 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | MI | 2 | 8 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | IN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 10, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
45 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 77 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 9 | 64.4% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | 26.7% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 2 | 8.9% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 3 | 0 |
| 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 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PCOOS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Grand Haven Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Alamo Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| May 23, 2025 | Delhi Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Middle Branch Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 259500 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC150972 |
| Legal name | BRINK FARMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 69 |
| Drivers | 50 |
| Annual mileage | 3,617,530 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 29, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | May 13, 1985 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 31, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherAgricultural Commodi
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC150972: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC150972: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about BRINK FARMS INC
Is BRINK FARMS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. BRINK FARMS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does BRINK FARMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC150972: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BRINK FARMS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BRINK FARMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 259500. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (269) 751-5965, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC150972, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (269) 751-5965
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRINK TRANSFER SERVICES INC Carrier & broker |
Hamilton, MI | 2105040 | MC734186 | 23 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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