HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/523807-timpson-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC
Carrier & Broker
Contract carrier & Broker under MC321082
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average66.7% vs Michigan average 21.2%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (616) 897-9032, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC321082.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC321082 | Primary | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 40-000645-00 · 91X | $750,000 | Jun 25, 2018 | Active |
| Trust Fund | MC321082 | — | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. Policy NONE · 85 | — | Oct 10, 2013 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 12 · Michigan avg 21.2%
0 of 20 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 2, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | MI | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 5, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 4, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 4, 2025 | MI | 1 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 51,399 vehicle and 85,567 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
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 31 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 21 | 8 | 95.5% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 4.5% | 19.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B3C | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Grand Rapids Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Wyoming, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Georgetown Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Jonesville, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Byron Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 523807 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC321082 |
| Legal name | TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 55 |
| Drivers | 34 |
| Annual mileage | 1,000,003 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 5, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | May 18, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 10, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Questions about TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC
Is TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. TIMPSON TRANSPORT 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 TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC321082: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. The MCS-150 was last updated Jun 10, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking TIMPSON TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 523807. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (616) 897-9032, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC321082, 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 (616) 897-9032
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.
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| ADELPHE LOGISTICS LLC Carrier |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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