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Carrier profile · USDOT 594213 · MC-286317 · Updated 06/30/2026

BIG JIM TRUCKING INC

DBA GRAND VALLEY EXPRESS

9 power unitsavg 9.5 yrRegional · 5 statesNUNICA, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-286317 ACTIVE
Verified linksgroeninks.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
2009–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(616) 837-5105Email dispatchgvep@groeninks.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-30

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

Established 31 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority31 yr active
since 1995
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo44.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

9 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.5 yr

Model years 2009–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

31 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 31-yr authority, 44% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC safe to load? BIG JIM TRUCKING INC (USDOT 594213, MC-286317) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in NUNICA, MI, operating 9 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 31 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 17 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 44.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (68/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-30.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-30
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Frequently asked

What is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

BIG JIM TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 594213, and its motor carrier number is MC-286317.

Is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-30, BIG JIM TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC's safety record?

BIG JIM TRUCKING INC has a 44.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).

How big is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC's fleet?

BIG JIM TRUCKING INC operates 9 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BIG JIM TRUCKING INC based?

BIG JIM TRUCKING INC is based in NUNICA, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.