Van Eerden Trucking Company Inc
USDOT 179734 · MC-150247 · Byron Center, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Van Eerden Trucking Company Inc is a corporation based in Byron Center, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 175 power units and 193 drivers, which ranks it #87 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 301 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 9.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 18 tow-away), or 10.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Van Eerden Trucking Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 179734 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-150247 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 10299 South Kent Dr Sw, Byron Center, MI 49315 |
| Phone | (616) 877-0192 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 179734.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 172 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 308 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.10 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 21,910,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 125,200 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 193 CDL drivers; 186 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 7 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Van Eerden Trucking Company | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.2% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 51% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 129% higher than average |
| Inspections | 301 | 301 with a driver check, 120 with a vehicle check, 111 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 4, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Van Eerden Trucking Company Inc?
Van Eerden Trucking Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 179734 and operating authority MC-150247.
How many trucks does Van Eerden Trucking Company Inc have?
It reports 175 power units (175 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 308 trailers, with 193 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 22, 2025).
Where is Van Eerden Trucking Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Byron Center, Michigan 49315.
What is the out-of-service rate of Van Eerden Trucking Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.