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Carrier profile · USDOT 3235846

C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC

33 power unitsavg 4.1 yrRegional · 5 statesFREELAND, MI
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
29 observed · MCS-150
42Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.1Avg age (yr)
2007–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(989) 496-2335Email dispatchjustinsmith.cjbark@yahoo.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-19

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 8 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority7 yr active
since 2019
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

33 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.1 yr

Model years 2007–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

7 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2019 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 7-yr authority, 40% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC safe to work with?

Is C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC safe to load? C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3235846) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in FREELAND, MI, operating 33 power units and 35 drivers. Operating authority has been active 7 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 72 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (76/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-19.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-19
CBC&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC 76
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Safety

72 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark

Vehicle OOS 40.0% (24-mo)20 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 2.0% (24-mo)50 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%

OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national

11.8% now● Stable

Holding near 11.8% — under the 22.26% national benchmark.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Expected band
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 33-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
Registered power units
33
Inspections · 24 mo
50
Annualized
≈25 / yr
Coverage
≈0.8 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

  • 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving72
  • 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance14 · 3 OOS
  • 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance12 · 7 OOS
  • 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance10 · 2 OOS
  • 393.95 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)Vehicle Maintenance4
  • 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance3
  • 392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving2
  • 396.9 Inspection of motor vehicles in operationVehicle Maintenance1
  • 393.116 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
  • 393.118 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
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Authority & insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

No insurance filing history on record.

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Equipment & fleet

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150)
33
Observed power (24 mo)
29
Trailers (towed)
42

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

4.1 yr
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2007
Oldest model yr
23%
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 5 states · 24 mo

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusRegional
revealed
States observed5
US states
Inspections · 24 mo50
MI busiest

Inspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo

Home base
FREELAND, MI
2626 WEST SALZBURG ROAD
Top corridor
MI
MI 45 · GA 2 · KY 1
Density
fewermore
Shade = roadside inspections, last 24 mo.
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Network & fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

Last 12 months: 1 truck also ran under 1 other carrier

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 2133827Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (14 trucks · 3 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 2133827USDOT 4005690USDOT 1245442

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)33
Observed (24 mo)29
Shared w/ other carriers14

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & contact

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

Location

Physical address
2626 WEST SALZBURG ROAD, FREELAND, MI, 48623
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Contact

Phone
(989) 496-2335
Email
justinsmith.cjbark@yahoo.com

Registration

Officer
Justin M Smith
USDOT / docket
3235846
First registered
01/22/2019
Last MCS-150
06/05/2024 · 800,000 mi (2023)
FMCSA safety rating
Not rated
D-U-N-S
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Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

33Power units
35Drivers
—CDL drivers
800,000Annual mileage
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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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Frequently asked

What is C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?

C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 3235846.

Is C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-19, C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?

C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 72 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 76/100 (tier: review).

How big is C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?

C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC operates 33 power units and 35 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC based?

C&J BARK HAULERS TRANSPORT LLC is based in FREELAND, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.